Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Limited 2018 I/O 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Limited 2018 I/O 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 220 hp, the Starcraft Marine Limited 2018 I/O 2012 has a 214-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 2006's 6-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 2018 I/O 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 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 2018 I/O 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Limited 2018 I/O 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 20,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 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 1232
ModelLimited 2018 I/O
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail16 in
Depth - Detail31 in
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Inches16
Depth - Inches31
Weight - Detail120 lbs
Weight - Detail1,995 lbs
Weight - kg54.43
Weight - kg904.92
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.1995
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 32 in
Width [transom] - Detail90 in. 78 in. chine width at transom
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]not available
Beamnot available
Beam98 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches98
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20.17
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches242
Body / Hull
Hull thickness0.50 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max6 hp (4.5 kw)
Engine max220 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine modelnot available
Engine model3.0 MPI Alpha
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 capacity390 lbs. (176.9 kg)
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum people2
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 3,495 lbs