Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine SLS 3 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Star Step 229 OB 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine SLS 3 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Star Step 229 OB 2012 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 Star Step 229 OB 2012 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Starcraft Marine SLS 3 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine Star Step 229 OB 2012 carries 51 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Starcraft Marine SLS 3 2021. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Star Step 229 OB 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SLS 3 2021 caps at 7. 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Star Step 229 OB 2012 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 SLS 3 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet21.5
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches300
Length overall - Inches258
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,840 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1288.2
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.284
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model150 XL Optimax
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,500 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelStar Step 229 OB
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing: 4,166 lbs