The Starcraft Marine Majestic 236 RE CR 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Starfish 246 2004 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Starcraft Marine Majestic 236 RE CR 2006 at 23,0 ft versus Starcraft Marine Starfish 246 2004 at 24,0 ft. At 251 lbs and 205 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Starcraft Marine Majestic 236 RE CR 2006 and 135 hp for the Starcraft Marine Starfish 246 2004. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine Starfish 246 2004 carries 23 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Majestic 236 RE CR 2006. 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 Majestic 236 RE CR 2006 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Starfish 246 2004 caps at 15. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Majestic 236 RE CR 2006 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Starcraft Marine Starfish 246 2004 comes in at 2 lbs per hp versus 2 lbs per hp for the Starcraft Marine Majestic 236 RE CR 2006. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
The Starcraft Marine Majestic 236 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 Starfish 246 2004 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Majestic 236 RE CR 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Starfish 246 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 15 that costs less to run day-to-day.