Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Futura 180 SC 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Limited 1900 RE 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Futura 180 SC 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Limited 1900 RE 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Starcraft Marine Futura 180 SC 2006 at 18,0 ft versus Starcraft Marine Limited 1900 RE 2007 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine Futura 180 SC 2006 tips the scales at 133 lbs — 112 lbs more than the Starcraft Marine Limited 1900 RE 2007 at 21 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 350 hp, the Starcraft Marine Limited 1900 RE 2007 has a 150-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Futura 180 SC 2006's 200-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 SC 2006 carries 52 gallons versus 45 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Limited 1900 RE 2007. 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 1900 RE 2007 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Futura 180 SC 2006 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Limited 1900 RE 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Limited 1900 RE 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Futura 180 SC 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelFutura 180 SC
ModelLimited 1900 RE
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in. (254 cm)
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise17℃
Depth - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Depth - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inches32
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 - Detail2,100 lbs. (952.6 kg)
Weight - kg603.28
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - lbs.133
Weight - lbs.21
Width [transom] - Detail99 in. (251 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 84 in. (213 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail99 in. (252 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 76 in. (193 cm)
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Meters6.5
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches3
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
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 3 in. (6.5 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull thickness0.100 in. (.254 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal. (196.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Engine max350 MAG MPI 300 hp (261 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs. (771.1 kg)
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680.4 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people10 or 1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. (6.9 m)
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 2 in. (7.1 m)
Trailer - WeightTowing Wt. W/200 Merc Opt.: 3,237 lbs. (1,468.3 kg)
Trailer - WeightPackage Weight with 350 MAG Merc: 3,568 lbs. (1,618.5 kg)