Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Limited 1800 IO 2007 vs Starcraft Marine Nexstar 1900 I/O 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Limited 1800 IO 2007 vs Starcraft Marine Nexstar 1900 I/O 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Starcraft Marine Limited 1800 IO 2007 at 18,0 ft versus Starcraft Marine Nexstar 1900 I/O 2006 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine Limited 1800 IO 2007 tips the scales at 1 725 lbs — 1 704 lbs more than the Starcraft Marine Nexstar 1900 I/O 2006 at 21 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 350 hp, the Starcraft Marine Nexstar 1900 I/O 2006 has a 346-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Limited 1800 IO 2007's 4-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine Nexstar 1900 I/O 2006 carries 45 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Limited 1800 IO 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Limited 1800 IO 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Nexstar 1900 I/O 2006 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 Limited 1800 IO 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Limited 1800 IO 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Nexstar 1900 I/O 2006 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
ModelLimited 1800 IO
ModelNexstar 1900 I/O
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (234 cm)
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise14℃
Deadrise17℃
Depth - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Depth - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches32
Weight - Detail1,725 lbs. (782.5 kg)
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs. (952.6 kg)
Weight - kg782.45
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - lbs.1725
Weight - lbs.21
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (208 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 78 in. (198 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail99 in. (252 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 76 in. (193 cm)
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches217
Length overall - Inches23
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max4.3 MPI 220 hp (164 kW) includes remote oil filter
Engine max350 MAG MPI 300 hp (261 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs. (657.7 kg)
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680.4 kg)
Maximum people8 or 1,200 lbs. (544.3 kg)
Maximum people1
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 2 in. (7.1 m)
Trailer - WeightPackage Weight with 4.3 MPI Merc: 2,838 lbs. (1,287.3 kg)
Trailer - WeightW/350 MAG Merc: 3,548 lbs. (1,609.4 kg)