Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Elite 246 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Sea Star 1915 OB 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Elite 246 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Sea Star 1915 OB 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Starcraft Marine Elite 246 2004 measures 24,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine Sea Star 1915 OB 2006 at 19,0 feet (2006). At 205 lbs and 225 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Starcraft Marine Elite 246 2004 carries a rated maximum of 135 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Sea Star 1915 OB 2006 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine Sea Star 1915 OB 2006 carries 51 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Elite 246 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 Elite 246 2004 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Sea Star 1915 OB 2006 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Elite 246 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Elite 246 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Sea Star 1915 OB 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelElite 246
ModelSea Star 1915 OB
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,050 lbs
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs. (1,020.6 kg)
Weight - kg929.86
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - lbs.205
Weight - lbs.225
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches291
Length overall - Inches228
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise13℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches3
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (239 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 87 in. (221 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.8
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max135 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard115 hp Mercury 4s EFI (86 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,050 lbs
Maximum capacity2,250 lbs. (1,020.6 kg)
Maximum people15
Maximum people1
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 11 in. (7.9 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightW/Std. Eng.: 3,005 lbs. (1,363.1 kg)