Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Limited 2321 Cuddy I/O 2012 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Starcraft Marine Limited 2321 Cuddy I/O 2012 and the Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 are modified-V designs, the first built in fibreglass and the second in aluminium, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Starcraft Marine Limited 2321 Cuddy I/O 2012 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Limited 2321 Cuddy I/O 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Limited 2321 Cuddy I/O 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Limited 2321 Cuddy I/O 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 21,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelLimited 2321 Cuddy I/O
ModelStarfire Series
Model Year2012
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches85
Depth - Detail32 in.
Depth - Detail22 in.
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches22
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1043.26
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2300
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail99 in.
Width [transom] - Detail85 in.
Length - Feet21.17
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches254
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in.
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.1 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine makenot available
Engine model5.0 MPI Alpha
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 3,728 lbs.
Trailer - Weightnot available