Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Futura 180 DC 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Limited I/O Series 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Futura 180 DC 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Limited I/O 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 Starcraft Marine Futura 180 DC 2006 carries a rated maximum of 200 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Limited I/O Series 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
The Starcraft Marine Futura 180 DC 2006 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Starcraft Marine Limited I/O Series 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Starcraft Marine Futura 180 DC 2006 and Starcraft Marine Limited I/O Series 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelFutura 180 DC
ModelLimited I/O Series
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in. (254 cm)
Beam102 in
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
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. (74 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,330 lbs. (603.3 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg603.28
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.133
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail99 in. (251 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 84 in. (213 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail94 in
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches218
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull thickness.100 in. (.254 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal. (196.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs. (771.1 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. (6.9 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Wt. W/200 Merc Opt.: 3,237 lbs. (1,468.3 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available