Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Majestic 276 Starlounger 2012 vs Starcraft Marine Patriot 140 DLX T 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Majestic 276 Starlounger 2012 vs Starcraft Marine Patriot 140 DLX T 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Starcraft Marine Majestic 276 Starlounger 2012 has a 221-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Patriot 140 DLX T 2004's 4-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Majestic 276 Starlounger 2012 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Patriot 140 DLX T 2004 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 276 Starlounger 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Majestic 276 Starlounger 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 28,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Patriot 140 DLX T 2004 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
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelMajestic 276 Starlounger
ModelPatriot 140 DLX T
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches75
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs
Weight - Detail575 lbs
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - kg260.82
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.575
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet28.83
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters8.79
Length overall - Meters4.37
Length overall - Inches346
Length overall - Inches172
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail11 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.28
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches11
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches22
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model115 ELPT EFI
Engine modelnot available
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max225 hp
Engine max4
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,225 lbs
Maximum capacity975 lbs
Maximum people16
Maximum people5 persons