Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009 vs Starcraft Marine Limited 2312 RE Cuddy 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009 vs Starcraft Marine Limited 2312 RE Cuddy 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.
The Starcraft Marine Limited 2312 RE Cuddy 2007 tops out at 6 hp. Engine specs for the Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine Limited 2312 RE Cuddy 2007 carries 75 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009. 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 2312 RE Cuddy 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Limited 2312 RE Cuddy 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Limited 2312 RE Cuddy 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelFreedom Series
ModelLimited 2312 RE Cuddy
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam89 in.
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches89
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail22 in.
Depth - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inches32
Width [transom] - Detail85 in.
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (252 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 85 in. (193 cm)
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length - Inches11
Length - Inches4
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,920 lbs. (1,778.1 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1778.08
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.3920
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.1
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in. (7.1 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches280
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull thickness0.1 in.
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (283.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max6.2 l MPI 320 hp (239 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people6
Maximum people12 or 1,800 lbs. (816.5 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs. (1,043.3 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 11 in.
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 5 in. (8.4 m)
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 2,013 lbs.
Trailer - WeightPackage Weight with 6.2 MPI Merc: 5,764 lbs. (2,614.6 kg)