When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Starcraft Marine Limited OB Series 2009 and the Starcraft Marine Star Step 221 IO 2008 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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 Star Step 221 IO 2008 tops out at 8 hp. Engine specs for the Starcraft Marine Limited OB Series 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 51 gal and 51 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.