Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Majestic 256 2011 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Starcraft Marine Majestic 256 2011 against a modified vee Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 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.
The Starcraft Marine Majestic 256 2011 carries a rated maximum of 200 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Majestic 256 2011 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 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 256 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Majestic 256 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 25,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelMajestic 256
ModelStarfire Series
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches85
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inches22
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet25.25
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters7.7
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches303
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.1 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,450 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people14
Maximum people6