Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine SD 201 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Starcaster 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine SD 201 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Starcaster 2009 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 Starcraft Marine SD 201 2006 carries a rated maximum of 200 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Starcaster 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 SD 201 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Starcaster 2009 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine SD 201 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine SD 201 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Starcaster 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelSD 201
ModelStarcaster
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam81 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches81
Deadrise13℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Depth - Detail17 in
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches17
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (38 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (71 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,315 lbs. (1,050.1 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1050.07
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2315
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (239 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 86 in. (218 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail81 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches21
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.08 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (997.9 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 11 in. (7.9 m)
Trailer - Length over all22 ft
Trailer - WeightW/200 Merc Verado: 3,341 lbs. (1,515.51 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available