Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Elite 206 RE 2006 vs Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Elite 206 RE 2006 vs Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 100 hp, the Starcraft Marine Elite 206 RE 2006 has a 40-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013's 60-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Elite 206 RE 2006 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Elite 206 RE 2006 could be the deciding factor.
The Starcraft Marine Elite 206 RE 2006 is an inflatable design - lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Elite 206 RE 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelElite 206 RE
ModelSF DLX 168 Pro Troller
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam81 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches81
Depth - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Depth - Detail25 in.
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inches25
Weight - Detail2,088 lbs. (947.1 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg947.1
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2088
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft.
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches243
Length overall - Inches192
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail74 in.
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (64 cm)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (.203 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max100 hp (69 kw)
Engine max60 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,155 lbs. (977.5 kg)
Maximum capacity700 lbs.
Maximum people10
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in. bottom gauge 0.064 in. side gauge 0.080 in. rib gauge
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee