Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Starfish 246 CR 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Starfish 246 CR 2007 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 Starfish 246 CR 2007 has a 144-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 Starfish 246 CR 2007 is rated for 14 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 Starfish 246 CR 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Starfish 246 CR 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 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
ModelStarfish 246 CR
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail16 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches16
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail120 lbs
Weight - Detail2,417 lbs. (1,096.4 kg)
Weight - kg54.43
Weight - kg1096.33
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.2417
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 32 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Beamnot available
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailFence: 27 in. (69 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.4
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 3 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches291
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 max150 (113 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity390 lbs. (176.9 kg)
Maximum capacity2,590 lbs. (1,174.8 kg)
Maximum people2
Maximum people14 or 1,950 lbs. (884.5 kg)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (64 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (0.203 cm)