Matching a modified vee Starcraft Marine Rogue 1686 2009 against a pontoon Starcraft Marine Stardeck 180 Fish 2012 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Starcraft Marine Rogue 1686 2009 at 16,0 ft versus Starcraft Marine Stardeck 180 Fish 2012 at 18,8 ft. At 67 lbs and 155 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 65 hp for the Starcraft Marine Rogue 1686 2009 and 50 hp for the Starcraft Marine Stardeck 180 Fish 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Stardeck 180 Fish 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Rogue 1686 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 Stardeck 180 Fish 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Stardeck 180 Fish 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Rogue 1686 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.