Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Elite 246 RE 2005 vs Starcraft Marine SLS 3 Q DH 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Elite 246 RE 2005 vs Starcraft Marine SLS 3 Q DH 2022 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 246 RE 2005 carries a rated maximum of 135 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine SLS 3 Q DH 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Elite 246 RE 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SLS 3 Q DH 2022 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 Elite 246 RE 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Elite 246 RE 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SLS 3 Q DH 2022 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
Makenot available
ModelElite 246 RE
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,417 lbs. (1,096.4 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1096.33
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2417
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters7.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 3 in. (7.3 m)
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches291
Length overall - Inches300
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (64 cm)
Tube diameternot 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 typeoutboard
Engine max135 hp (100 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,590 lbs. (1,174.8 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people14
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower