Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Limited 2015 OB 2007 vs Starcraft Marine Nexstar 2100 I/O 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Limited 2015 OB 2007 vs Starcraft Marine Nexstar 2100 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Starcraft Marine Nexstar 2100 I/O 2006 measures 21,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 19,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine Limited 2015 OB 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine Limited 2015 OB 2007 tips the scales at 2 405 lbs — 2 382 lbs more than the Starcraft Marine Nexstar 2100 I/O 2006 at 23 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 2015 OB 2007 has a 219-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Nexstar 2100 I/O 2006's 6-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 2015 OB 2007 carries 51 gallons versus 45 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Nexstar 2100 I/O 2006. 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 Nexstar 2100 I/O 2006 at 21,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Starcraft Marine Limited 2015 OB 2007 at 2,0 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 2015 OB
ModelNexstar 2100 I/O
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise13℃
Deadrise17℃
Depth - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Depth - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches32
Weight - Detail2,405 lbs. (1,090.9 kg)
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs. (952.6 kg)
Weight - kg1090.89
Weight - kg1043.26
Weight - lbs.2405
Weight - lbs.23
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (239 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 86 in. (218 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail99 in. (252 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 76 in. (193 cm)
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Meters6.5
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 2 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches254
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Engine max6.2 MPI 320 hp (239 kw)
Operational Info
HeadPorta-potti
Headnot available
Maximum capacity2,485 lbs. (1,127.2 kg)
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs. (861.8 kg)
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 all25 ft. 2 in. (7.7 m)
Trailer - WeightPackage Weight with 225 Merc. Verado: 3,590 lbs. (1,628.4 kg)
Trailer - WeightW/6.2 MPI Merc: 3,728 lbs. (1,691.0 kg)