Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Star Step 241 I/O 2011 vs Starcraft Marine Starcaster 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Starcraft Marine Star Step 241 I/O 2011 and the Starcraft Marine Starcaster 2009 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Starcraft Marine Star Step 241 I/O 2011 carries a rated maximum of 425 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Starcaster 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Star Step 241 I/O 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Starcaster 2009 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Star Step 241 I/O 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Star Step 241 I/O 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 21,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Starcaster 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelStar Step 241 I/O
ModelStarcaster
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches81
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - Detail17 in
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches17
Weight - Detail2,945 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1335.83
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2945
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in
Width [transom] - Detail81 in
Length - Feet21.58
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.58
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches259
Length overall - Inches21
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.08 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max425 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people13
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft