Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Limited 2100 RE 2007 vs Starcraft Marine Stardeck 236 Cruise-N-Fish 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Limited 2100 RE 2007 vs Starcraft Marine Stardeck 236 Cruise-N-Fish 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Starcraft Marine Limited 2100 RE 2007 at 23,0 ft versus Starcraft Marine Stardeck 236 Cruise-N-Fish 2013 at 23,8 ft. At 2 300 lbs and 2 200 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Starcraft Marine Stardeck 236 Cruise-N-Fish 2013 has a 144-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Limited 2100 RE 2007'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 2100 RE 2007 carries 45 gallons versus 30 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Stardeck 236 Cruise-N-Fish 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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Starcraft Marine Stardeck 236 Cruise-N-Fish 2013 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Starcraft Marine Limited 2100 RE 2007 with its 6-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelLimited 2100 RE
ModelStardeck 236 Cruise-N-Fish
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam102 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Depth - Detail27 in.
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs. (1043 kg)
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs.
Weight - kg1043.26
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - lbs.2300
Weight - lbs.2200
Width [transom] - Detail99 in. (252 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 76 in. (193 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters7.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet23.83
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 3 in. (7.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in.
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 10 in.
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.26
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches286
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max6.2 MPI 320 hp (239 kW)
Engine max150 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelF90LA
Operational Info
HeadPorta-potti
Headnot available
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs. (861.8 kg)
Maximum capacity2,295 lbs.
Maximum people12 or 1,675 lbs. (759.8 kg)
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 2 in. (7.7 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightPackage Weight with 6.2 MPI Merc: 3,728 lbs. (1,691 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