Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Limited I/O Series 2009 vs Starcraft Marine Starfish 227 RE CR 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Limited I/O Series 2009 vs Starcraft Marine Starfish 227 RE CR 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.
The Starcraft Marine Starfish 227 RE CR 2006 tops out at 125 hp. Engine specs for the Starcraft Marine Limited I/O Series 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
The Starcraft Marine Starfish 227 RE CR 2006 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Starcraft Marine Limited I/O Series 2009 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: The Starcraft Marine Limited I/O Series 2009 and Starcraft Marine Starfish 227 RE CR 2006 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelLimited I/O Series
ModelStarfish 227 RE CR
Model Year2009
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Width [transom] - Detail94 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs. (952.6 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.21
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches267
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (90.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Engine maxnot available
Engine max125 hp (86 kw)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (64 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (.203 cm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,405 lbs. (1,090.9 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12