Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 vs Starcraft Marine Starlounger 276 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 against a pontoon Starcraft Marine Starlounger 276 2011 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Starcraft Marine Starlounger 276 2011 has a 140-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013's 60-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 Starlounger 276 2011 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 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 Starlounger 276 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Starlounger 276 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 27,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 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
ModelSF DLX 168 Pro Troller
ModelStarlounger 276
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inches27
Width [transom] - Detail74 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet27.25
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters8.31
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches327
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.275
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.080 in. bottom gauge 0.064 in. side gauge 0.080 in. rib gauge
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max60 hp
Engine max200 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum capacity3,250 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people18