Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine SLS3 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Starfish 256 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine SLS3 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Starfish 256 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 Starfish 256 2012 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Starcraft Marine SLS3 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Starfish 256 2012 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SLS3 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 Starfish 256 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Starfish 256 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 26,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SLS3 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 - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 10 in
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet26.83
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters8.18
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches322
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,575 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1168
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2575
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,925 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelStarfish 256
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model60 ELPT EFI
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp