Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine ISLANDER I/O Series 2009 vs Starcraft Marine Star Step 221 I/O 2012: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Starcraft Marine ISLANDER I/O Series 2009 and the Starcraft Marine Star Step 221 I/O 2012 are modified-V designs, the first built in aluminium and the second in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Starcraft Marine Star Step 221 I/O 2012 tops out at 425 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 Star Step 221 I/O 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
ModelStar Step 221 I/O
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine modelnot available
Engine model4.3 MPI Alpha
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Engine maxnot available
Engine max425 hp
Measurements / Dimensions
Beamnot available
Beam102 in.
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail32 in.
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,945 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1335.83
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2945
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in.
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet21.92
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 11 in.
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.68
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches263
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people13
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing: 4,705 lbs.