Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Limited IO 2321 RE I/O 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Limited IO 2321 RE I/O 2013 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 320 hp, the Starcraft Marine Limited IO 2321 RE I/O 2013 has a 314-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 IO 2321 RE I/O 2013 is rated for 12 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 IO 2321 RE I/O 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Limited IO 2321 RE I/O 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,3 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 IO 2321 RE I/O
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail16 in
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches16
Depth - Inches32
Weight - Detail120 lbs
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs
Weight - kg54.43
Weight - kg1043.26
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.23
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 32 in
Width [transom] - Detail99 in
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]not available
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23.25
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.09
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches279
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 max320 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.0 MPI Alpha
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity390 lbs. (176.9 kg)
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs
Maximum people2
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,728 lbs