The Starcraft Marine SF 1420 DLX SIDE 2009 vs Starcraft Marine Starfish 246 CR 2005 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Starcraft Marine Starfish 246 CR 2005 measures 24,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine SF 1420 DLX SIDE 2009 at 14,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine Starfish 246 CR 2005 tips the scales at 2 417 lbs — 2 374 lbs less than the Starcraft Marine SF 1420 DLX SIDE 2009 at 43 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 135 hp, the Starcraft Marine Starfish 246 CR 2005 has a 110-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine SF 1420 DLX SIDE 2009's 25-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 Starfish 246 CR 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SF 1420 DLX SIDE 2009 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 Starfish 246 CR 2005 could be the deciding factor.