Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Patriot 140 DLX T 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Star Step 229 OB 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Patriot 140 DLX T 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Star Step 229 OB 2011 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 250 hp, the Starcraft Marine Star Step 229 OB 2011 has a 246-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 Star Step 229 OB 2011 is rated for 12 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 Star Step 229 OB 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Star Step 229 OB 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 21,5 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
ModelPatriot 140 DLX T
ModelStar Step 229 OB
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise12℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail11 in
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.28
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches11
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail575 lbs
Weight - Detail2,840 lbs
Weight - kg260.82
Weight - kg1288.2
Weight - lbs.575
Weight - lbs.284
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches2
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters4.37
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches172
Length overall - Inches258
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet21.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max4
Engine max250 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity975 lbs
Maximum capacity2,500 lbs
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people12