Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Futura 180 DC 2006 vs Starcraft Marine SLS3 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Futura 180 DC 2006 vs Starcraft Marine SLS3 2021 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 SLS3 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Starcraft Marine SLS3 2021 at 23,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Starcraft Marine Futura 180 DC 2006 at 18,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
Makenot available
ModelFutura 180 DC
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in. (254 cm)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inchesnot available
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] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches218
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness.100 in. (.254 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
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 typenot available
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs. (771.1 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
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