Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Limited 236 Starlounger Starport 2013 vs Starcraft Marine Sea Star 2010 I/O 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Limited 236 Starlounger Starport 2013 vs Starcraft Marine Sea Star 2010 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 Limited 236 Starlounger Starport 2013 measures 24,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine Sea Star 2010 I/O 2006 at 20,0 feet (2006). At 2 280 lbs and 2 325 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 Starcraft Marine Limited 236 Starlounger Starport 2013 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Sea Star 2010 I/O 2006 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine Sea Star 2010 I/O 2006 carries 51 gallons versus 30 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Limited 236 Starlounger Starport 2013. 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 236 Starlounger Starport 2013 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Sea Star 2010 I/O 2006 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Limited 236 Starlounger Starport 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Limited 236 Starlounger Starport 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 13 passengers and at 24,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Sea Star 2010 I/O 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelLimited 236 Starlounger Starport
ModelSea Star 2010 I/O
Model Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in.
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail27 in.
Depth - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inches30
Weight - Detail2,280 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,325 lbs. (1,054.6 kg)
Weight - kg1034.19
Weight - kg1054.6
Weight - lbs.2280
Weight - lbs.2325
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet24.83
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 10 in.
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Meters7.57
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches298
Length overall - Inches244
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise13℃
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (239 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 86 in. (218 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 ga.
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeBRP
Engine makenot available
Engine modelE115DPL
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0 l TKS 135 hp (101 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,424 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,890 lbs. (857.3 kg)
Maximum people13
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 11 in. (7.9 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightW/Std. Eng.: 3,335 lbs. (1,512.7 kg)