When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Starcraft Marine Limited OB Series 2009 and the Starcraft Marine STX 2050 2012 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 STX 2050 2012 tops out at 250 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 52 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.