Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Elite 226 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Limited 2410 OB 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Elite 226 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Limited 2410 OB 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Starcraft Marine Elite 226 2004 at 22,0 ft versus Starcraft Marine Limited 2410 OB 2007 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine Limited 2410 OB 2007 tips the scales at 3 075 lbs — 1 183 lbs less than the Starcraft Marine Elite 226 2004 at 1 892 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Starcraft Marine Limited 2410 OB 2007 has a 125-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Elite 226 2004's 125-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine Limited 2410 OB 2007 carries 75 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Elite 226 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Limited 2410 OB 2007 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Elite 226 2004 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Limited 2410 OB 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Limited 2410 OB 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Elite 226 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelElite 226
ModelLimited 2410 OB
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,892 lbs
Weight - Detail3,075 lbs. (1,394.8 kg)
Weight - kg858.2
Weight - kg1394.8
Weight - lbs.1892
Weight - lbs.3075
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 1 in. (7.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Meters7.34
Length overall - Inches267
Length overall - Inches289
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (239 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 90 in. (229 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.3
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max125 hp
Engine max250 hp (187 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs
Maximum capacity2,800 lbs. (1,270 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people13 or 1,850 lbs. (839.2 kg)
Headnot available
HeadPorta-potti
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all30 ft. 7 in. (9.3 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightPackage Weight with 250 Merc. Verado: 4,486 lbs. (2,034.9 kg)