Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Starcaster 2009 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 190 DC 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Starcaster 2009 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 190 DC 2005 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 Starfire 190 DC 2005 tops out at 135 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 Starfire 190 DC 2005 is rated for 8 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 Starfire 190 DC 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Starfire 190 DC 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 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
ModelStarfire 190 DC
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81 in
Beam89 in. (226 cm)
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches89
Depth - Detail17 in
Depth - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches17
Depth - Inches29
Width [transom] - Detail81 in
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (208 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 73 in. (185 cm)
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches9
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 9 in. (5.7 m)
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters5.72
Length overall - Inches21
Length overall - Inches225
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (33 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches26
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,198 lbs. (543.4 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg543.4
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1198
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.7
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.08 in
Hull thickness0.100 in. (.254 m)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Engine maxnot available
Engine max135 hp (102 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum people4
Maximum people8
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816.5 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. (6.9 m)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTowing Wt. W/200 Merc Opt.: 2,610 lbs. (1,183.8 kg)