Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Jon 1032 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Limited 236 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Jon 1032 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Limited 236 2012 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Starcraft Marine Limited 236 2012 has a 147-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Jon 1032 2006's 3-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Limited 236 2012 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Jon 1032 2006 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Limited 236 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Limited 236 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 24,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Jon 1032 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelJon 1032
ModelLimited 236
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail16 in
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches16
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detail100 lbs
Weight - Detail2,280 lbs
Weight - kg45.36
Weight - kg1034.19
Weight - lbs.1
Weight - lbs.228
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 32 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet24.83
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.57
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches298
Body / Hull
Hull thickness0.50 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max3 hp (2.3 kw)
Engine max150 hp
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 - Gal3
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity290 lbs. (131.5 kg)
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum people2
Maximum people13