Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Sport Runabout 172 OB Ski Fish 2013 vs Starcraft Marine Super Fisherman 180 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Sport Runabout 172 OB Ski Fish 2013 vs Starcraft Marine Super Fisherman 180 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Starcraft Marine Sport Runabout 172 OB Ski Fish 2013 at 16,8 ft versus Starcraft Marine Super Fisherman 180 2006 at 18,0 ft. At 152 lbs and 133 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Starcraft Marine Super Fisherman 180 2006 has a 70-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Sport Runabout 172 OB Ski Fish 2013's 130-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine Super Fisherman 180 2006 carries 32 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Sport Runabout 172 OB Ski Fish 2013. 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 Super Fisherman 180 2006 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Sport Runabout 172 OB Ski Fish 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Super Fisherman 180 2006 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Starcraft Marine Super Fisherman 180 2006 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 1 lbs per hp for the Starcraft Marine Sport Runabout 172 OB Ski Fish 2013. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Super Fisherman 180 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Sport Runabout 172 OB Ski Fish 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelSport Runabout 172 OB Ski Fish
ModelSuper Fisherman 18
Model Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam90 in
Beam100 in. (254 cm)
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches1
Depth - Detail33 in
Depth - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches29
Weight - Detail1,520 lbs
Weight - Detail1,330 lbs. (603.3 kg)
Weight - kg689.46
Weight - kg603.28
Weight - lbs.152
Weight - lbs.133
Width [transom] - Detail79 in
Width [transom] - Detail99 in. (251 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 84 in. (213 cm)
Length - Feet16.83
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 7 in. (5.7 m)
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Meters5.66
Length overall - Inches202
Length overall - Inches223
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (.254 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeBRP
Engine makenot available
Engine modelE90 DPL
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max130 hp
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,725 lbs
Maximum capacity1,985 lbs. (900.4 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weight2,295 lbs
Trailer - WeightTowing Wt. W/200 Merc Opt: 3,057 lbs. (1,386.7 kg)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 0 in. (7.0 m)