Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Electro-Star 2010 vs Starcraft Marine Futura 180 SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Electro-Star 2010 vs Starcraft Marine Futura 180 SC 2004 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Starcraft Marine Futura 180 SC 2004 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Starcraft Marine Electro-Star 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Electro-Star 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Futura 180 SC 2004 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Electro-Star 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Electro-Star 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 20,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Futura 180 SC 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelElectro-Star
ModelFutura 180 SC
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches1
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,405 lbs
Weight - Detail1330 lbs
Weight - kg1090.89
Weight - kg603.28
Weight - lbs.2405
Weight - lbs.133
Width [transom] - Detail94 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet20.33
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches218
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches24
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,890 lbs
Maximum capacity1700 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people7 persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 3,850 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available