Matching a pontoon Starcraft Marine Majestic 236 2013 against a modified vee Starcraft Marine STX 206 Viper 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Starcraft Marine Majestic 236 2013 measures 24,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine STX 206 Viper 2011 at 20,5 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine STX 206 Viper 2011 tips the scales at 1 535 lbs — 1 307 lbs less than the Starcraft Marine Majestic 236 2013 at 228 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Starcraft Marine STX 206 Viper 2011 has a 100-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Majestic 236 2013's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Majestic 236 2013 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine STX 206 Viper 2011 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Majestic 236 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Majestic 236 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 STX 206 Viper 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.