Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine ISLANDER I/O Series 2009 vs Starcraft Marine Limited 256 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine ISLANDER I/O Series 2009 is a modified-V design and the Starcraft Marine Limited 256 2012 is a pontoon design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The Starcraft Marine Limited 256 2012 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Starcraft Marine ISLANDER I/O Series 2009 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Bottom line: The Starcraft Marine ISLANDER I/O Series 2009 and Starcraft Marine Limited 256 2012 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
ModelISLANDER I/O Series
ModelLimited 256
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model60 ELPT EFI
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp
Measurements / Dimensions
Beamnot available
Beam102 in.
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in.
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,575 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1168
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2575
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in.
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet26.83
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 10 in.
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.18
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches322
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,650 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14