Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Stardeck 206 Cruise 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Stardeck 206 Cruise 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 115 hp, the Starcraft Marine Stardeck 206 Cruise 2013 has a 109-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 Jon 1232 2006 is rated for 2 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Stardeck 206 Cruise 2013 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 2 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Stardeck 206 Cruise 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelJon 1232
ModelStardeck 206 Cruise
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail16 in
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches16
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detail120 lbs
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs
Weight - kg54.43
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.185
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 - Feet20.83
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.35
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches25
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 max6 hp (4.5 kw)
Engine max115 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelF50LA
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 capacity1,990 lbs
Maximum people2
Maximum people1
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 ga
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2