Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Stardeck 190 Cruise 2013 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Stardeck 190 Cruise 2013 is a pontoon design and the Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The Starcraft Marine Stardeck 190 Cruise 2013 carries a rated maximum of 50 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 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 Stardeck 190 Cruise 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Stardeck 190 Cruise 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Stardeck 190 Cruise 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 18,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelStardeck 190 Cruise
ModelStarfire Series
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches85
Depth - Detail27 in.
Depth - Detail22 in.
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inches22
Weight - Detail1,550 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg703.07
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1550
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]20 in.
Length - Feet18.83
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in.
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches226
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail85 in.
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.1 in.
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in.
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 ga.
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model40ELPT
Engine modelnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max50 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,505 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum people6