Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Starcaster 2009 vs Starcraft Marine Stardeck 236 Starlounger Starport 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Starcraft Marine Starcaster 2009 against a pontoon Starcraft Marine Stardeck 236 Starlounger Starport 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The Starcraft Marine Stardeck 236 Starlounger Starport 2013 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Starcraft Marine Starcaster 2009 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 Stardeck 236 Starlounger Starport 2013 is rated for 12 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 Stardeck 236 Starlounger Starport 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Stardeck 236 Starlounger Starport 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,8 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
ModelStarcaster
ModelStardeck 236 Starlounger Starport
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail17 in
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches17
Depth - Inches27
Width [transom] - Detail81 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet23.83
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters7.26
Length overall - Inches21
Length overall - Inches286
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.22
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.08 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelF90LA
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people4
Maximum people12
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,295 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 ga
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2