Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine SLS 3 2022 vs Starcraft Marine Star Step 220 I/O 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine SLS 3 2022 vs Starcraft Marine Star Step 220 I/O 2013 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 250 hp for the Starcraft Marine SLS 3 2022 and 270 hp for the Starcraft Marine Star Step 220 I/O 2013. 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 Star Step 220 I/O 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SLS 3 2022 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 220 I/O 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Star Step 220 I/O 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 21,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SLS 3 2022 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 - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 11 in
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet21.92
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters6.68
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches263
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches3
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,325 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1054.6
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2325
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepower250 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine modelnot available
Engine model4.3 MPI Alpha
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max270 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,890 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelStar Step 220 I/O
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 11 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,850 lbs