Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Limited 2312 RE Cuddy 2007 vs Starcraft Marine Super Fisherman 180 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Limited 2312 RE Cuddy 2007 vs Starcraft Marine Super Fisherman 180 2007 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 Limited 2312 RE Cuddy 2007 measures 23,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine Super Fisherman 180 2007 at 18,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine Super Fisherman 180 2007 tips the scales at 1 356 lbs — 964 lbs less than the Starcraft Marine Limited 2312 RE Cuddy 2007 at 392 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 200 hp, the Starcraft Marine Super Fisherman 180 2007 has a 194-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Limited 2312 RE Cuddy 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 2312 RE Cuddy 2007 carries 75 gallons versus 32 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Super Fisherman 180 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 2312 RE Cuddy 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Super Fisherman 180 2007 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Limited 2312 RE Cuddy 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Limited 2312 RE Cuddy 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Super Fisherman 180 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelLimited 2312 RE Cuddy
ModelSuper Fisherman 18
Model Year2007
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam100 in. (254 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches1
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise19℃
Depth - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Depth - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches29
Weight - Detail3,920 lbs. (1,778.1 kg)
Weight - Detail1,356 lbs. (615.1 kg)
Weight - kg1778.08
Weight - kg615.07
Weight - lbs.392
Weight - lbs.1356
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (252 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 85 in. (193 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail99 in. (251 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 84 in. (213 cm)
Length - Meters7.1
Length - Meters5.7
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in. (7.1 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 7 in. (5.7 m)
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Meters5.66
Length overall - Inches28
Length overall - Inches223
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (0.254 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (283.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max6.2 l MPI 320 hp (239 kW)
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs. (1,043.3 kg)
Maximum capacity1,985 lbs. (900.4 kg)
Maximum people12 or 1,800 lbs. (816.5 kg)
Maximum people9 or 1,250 lbs. (567 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 5 in. (8.4 m)
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 0 in. (7 m)
Trailer - WeightPackage Weight with 6.2 MPI Merc: 5,764 lbs. (2,614.6 kg)
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight with 200 Merc Ver.: 3,195