Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 vs Starcraft Marine Starfish 227 RE CR 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 vs Starcraft Marine Starfish 227 RE CR 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.
The Starcraft Marine Starfish 227 RE CR 2006 tops out at 125 hp. Engine specs for the Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 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 Starfish 227 RE CR 2006 is rated for 12 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 Starfish 227 RE CR 2006 could be the deciding factor.
The Starcraft Marine Starfish 227 RE CR 2006 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Starfish 227 RE CR 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 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
ModelStarfire Series
ModelStarfish 227 RE CR
Model Year2009
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam85 in
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inches27
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Inches11
Length - Inches3
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs. (952.6 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.21
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches267
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.1 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (90.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Engine maxnot available
Engine max125 hp (86 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum people6
Maximum people12
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,405 lbs. (1,090.9 kg)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (64 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (.203 cm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2