Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Majestic 256 Starliner 2012 vs Starcraft Marine SVX 171 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Majestic 256 Starliner 2012 vs Starcraft Marine SVX 171 2022 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Starcraft Marine Majestic 256 Starliner 2012 has a 110-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine SVX 171 2022's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine SVX 171 2022 carries 19 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Majestic 256 Starliner 2012. 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 256 Starliner 2012 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SVX 171 2022 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Majestic 256 Starliner 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Majestic 256 Starliner 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 26,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SVX 171 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
Makenot available
ModelMajestic 256 Starliner
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,575 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1168
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2575
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet26.83
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail17.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.18
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches322
Length overall - Inches204
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeYamaha
Engine model90 ELPT EFI
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max200 hp
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower90 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people14
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower