Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Starfish 246 2011 vs Starcraft Marine STORM 176 DC PRO 2022: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Starfish 246 2011 vs Starcraft Marine STORM 176 DC PRO 2022 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 246 2011 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine STORM 176 DC PRO 2022 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 Starfish 246 2011 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine STORM 176 DC PRO 2022 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Starfish 246 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Starfish 246 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 14 passengers and at 24,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine STORM 176 DC PRO 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
Makenot available
ModelStarfish 246
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in.
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail27 in.
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2250
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet24.25
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 3 in.
Length overall - Detail17.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches291
Length overall - Inches204
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gauge0.080 in.
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people14
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower