Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Futura 180 DC 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Majestic Series 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Futura 180 DC 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Majestic Series 2009 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Starcraft Marine Majestic Series 2009 has a 148-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Futura 180 DC 2004's 2-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 Futura 180 DC 2004 carries 52 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Majestic Series 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Starcraft Marine Futura 180 DC 2004 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Starcraft Marine Majestic Series 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Starcraft Marine Majestic Series 2009 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Starcraft Marine Futura 180 DC 2004 with its 2-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelFutura 180 DC
ModelMajestic Series
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1330 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg603.28
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.133
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches24
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]0.08 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches218
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail20 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialWood
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Engine max2
Engine max150 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1700 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7 persons
Maximum peoplenot available