Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Limited 2010 OB 2007 vs Starcraft Marine Stardeck 236 Starlounger Starport 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Limited 2010 OB 2007 vs Starcraft Marine Stardeck 236 Starlounger Starport 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Starcraft Marine Stardeck 236 Starlounger Starport 2013 measures 23,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine Limited 2010 OB 2007 at 20,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine Limited 2010 OB 2007 tips the scales at 2 365 lbs - 165 lbs more than the Starcraft Marine Stardeck 236 Starlounger Starport 2013 at 2 200 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 225 hp, the Starcraft Marine Limited 2010 OB 2007 has a 75-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Stardeck 236 Starlounger Starport 2013's 150-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 Limited 2010 OB 2007 carries 51 gallons versus 30 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Stardeck 236 Starlounger Starport 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 12 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Starcraft Marine Stardeck 236 Starlounger Starport 2013 at 23,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Starcraft Marine Limited 2010 OB 2007 at 20,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelLimited 2010 OB
ModelStardeck 236 Starlounger Starport
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam102 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise13℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Depth - Detail27 in.
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches30
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detail2,365 lbs. (1,072.8 kg)
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs.
Weight - kg1072.75
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - lbs.2365
Weight - lbs.2200
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (239 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 86 in. (218 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in.
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet23.83
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 10 in.
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters7.26
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches286
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Engine max150 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelF90LA
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,485 lbs. (1,127.2 kg)
Maximum capacity2,295 lbs.
Maximum people12 or 1,700 lbs. (771.1 kg)
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 11 in. (7.9 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightPackage Weight with 225 Merc. Verado: 3,640 lbs. (1,651.1 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 ga.
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2