Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Elite 226 CR 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 DLX T 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Elite 226 CR 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 DLX T 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 Elite 226 CR 2006 carries a rated maximum of 125 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 DLX T 2004 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
The Starcraft Marine Elite 226 CR 2006 is rated for up to 12 people. Passenger data for the Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 DLX T 2004 wasn't available.
The Starcraft Marine Elite 226 CR 2006 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 DLX T 2004 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: The Starcraft Marine Elite 226 CR 2006 and Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 DLX T 2004 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelElite 226 CR
ModelPatriot 160 DLX T
Model Year2006
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,315 lbs. (1,050.1 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1050.07
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2315
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches267
Length overall - Inchesnot available
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 - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max125 hp (86 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,405 lbs. (1,090.9 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available