Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Jon 1436 2007 vs Starcraft Marine Pro Elite 1800 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Jon 1436 2007 vs Starcraft Marine Pro Elite 1800 2004 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 175 hp, the Starcraft Marine Pro Elite 1800 2004 has a 155-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Jon 1436 2007's 20-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 Pro Elite 1800 2004 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Jon 1436 2007 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Pro Elite 1800 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Pro Elite 1800 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Jon 1436 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelJon 1436
ModelPro Elite 18
Model Year2007
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches57
Beam - Inches99
Depth - Detail18 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters45.72
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches18
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail185 lbs
Weight - Detail1430 lbs
Weight - kg83.91
Weight - kg648.64
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.143
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 36 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches218
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches28
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail26 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches26
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.64 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max20 hp
Engine max175
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail54 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters204.41
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal54
Operational Info
Maximum capacity650 lbs
Maximum capacity1700 lbs
Maximum people3 or 395 lbs
Maximum people7 persons