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Top 10 Starcraft Boat Models in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Starcraft Titan 190 FXS
Direct answer

Yes, Starcraft is a good boat by its own record: it has built boats since 1903, offers a limited lifetime warranty on hull and structure, and covers fishing boats, deck boats and pontoons. Our top pick is the Titan 190 FXS, an 18 ft 11 in big-water fishing boat for 7 people starting at $70,440 with a 150 hp motor and trailer.

At a glance

#PickPriceBest for
1Starcraft Titan 190 FXSStarting at $70,440 (includes 150 HP motor and trailer)Anglers who want a riveted aluminum Deep V big-water fishing boat
2Starcraft Mariner 210 XSStarting at $95,672 (includes 200 HP motor and trailer)Anglers who want rear jump seats that convert into a casting platform
3Starcraft SVX 231 CC OBStarting at $90,999 (includes 200 HP motor and trailer)Families who want one center console for fishing and cruising, with seating for 14
4Starcraft Delta 188 DCStarting at $65,764 (includes 150 HP motor and trailer)Multi-species anglers who want twin FreshCatch livewells and a raised bow casting deck
5Starcraft SVX 211 OBStarting at $65,910 (includes 150 HP motor and trailer)Families who want an outboard deck boat with an open floor plan for 14 people
6Starcraft SLS 1 RStarting at $81,499 (includes 150 HP motor)Buyers who want a redesigned 2027 pontoon with HMX third tube performance standard
7Starcraft Fishmaster 196 DCStarting at $78,271 (includes 150 HP motor and trailer)Anglers who want Starcraft’s big-water boat with a full tall windshield
8Starcraft EXS 3 DLStarting at $62,525 (includes 150 HP motor)Pontoon buyers who want HMX third tube performance and a dual lounge layout for 12
9Starcraft SVX 231 IOStarting at $87,482 (includes 4.5L 250 HP motor and trailer)Families who want a sterndrive deck boat with an open rear swim deck for 14
10Starcraft RX 23 R DHStarting at $124,757 (includes 200 HP motor)Buyers who want the top of the pontoon range with dual helm chairs and a 60 gal tank

Pick by what you want

Best overall
Starcraft Titan 190 FXS
Best big-water fishing
Starcraft Mariner 210 XS
Best family center console
Starcraft SVX 231 CC OB
Best multi-species boat
Starcraft Delta 188 DC
Lowest-priced pontoon
Starcraft EXS 3 DL
Best premium pontoon
Starcraft RX 23 R DH

The ranking

1

Starcraft Titan 190 FXS

Starcraft Titan 190 FXS
Answrs VerdictThe big-water fishing pick.
Price: Starting at $70,440 (includes 150 HP motor and trailer)Length: 18'11"Max horsepower: 175 hpMax persons: 7 / 900 lbsFuel: 42 gal

The Titan 190 FXS is an 18 ft 11 in aluminum fishing boat for 7 people (900 lbs), rated up to 175 hp with a 42 gal tank, starting at $70,440 with a 150 hp motor and trailer. Starcraft builds the Titan for big water on a riveted aluminum Deep V hull.

Go ifAnglers who want a riveted aluminum Deep V big-water fishing boat
Skip ifYou want a boat for more than 7 people
Why #1 over #2: It costs $70,440 against $95,672 for the Mariner 210 XS, with the same 42 gal tank.
2

Starcraft Mariner 210 XS

Starcraft Mariner 210 XS
Answrs VerdictThe most capable fishing boat here.
Price: Starting at $95,672 (includes 200 HP motor and trailer)Length: 20'6"Max horsepower: 250 hpMax persons: 8 / 1,100 lbsFuel: 42 gal

The Mariner 210 XS is a 20 ft 6 in Deep-V fishing boat for 8 people (1,100 lbs), rated up to 250 hp with a 42 gal tank, starting at $95,672 with a 200 hp motor and trailer. Two rear jump seats convert into a rear casting platform.

Go ifAnglers who want rear jump seats that convert into a casting platform
Skip ifYou want to spend under $90,000
Why #2 over #3: It is 20 ft 6 in against 18 ft 8 in for the Delta 188 DC, and takes up to 250 hp against 175 hp.
3

Starcraft SVX 231 CC OB

Starcraft SVX 231 CC OB
Answrs VerdictThe family-and-fishing center console.
Price: Starting at $90,999 (includes 200 HP motor and trailer)Length: 22'8"Max horsepower: 300 hpMax persons: 14 / 1,900 lbsFuel: 60 gal

The SVX 231 CC OB is a 22 ft 8 in center console deck boat for 14 people (1,900 lbs), rated up to 300 hp with a 60 gal tank, starting at $90,999 with a 200 hp motor and trailer. Every SVX center console comes with SeaDek mats, hydraulic steering and a Wet Sounds stereo.

Go ifFamilies who want one center console for fishing and cruising, with seating for 14
Skip ifYou want the lowest price
Why #3 over #4: It seats 14 against 7 on the Delta 188 DC and carries a 60 gal tank against 38 gal.
4

Starcraft Delta 188 DC

Starcraft Delta 188 DC
Answrs VerdictThe multi-species angler pick.
Price: Starting at $65,764 (includes 150 HP motor and trailer)Length: 18'8"Max horsepower: 175 hpMax persons: 7 / 900 lbsFuel: 38 gal

The Delta 188 DC is an 18 ft 8 in aluminum multi-species fishing boat for 7 people (900 lbs), rated up to 175 hp with a 38 gal tank, starting at $65,764 with a 150 hp motor and trailer. Starcraft lists twin FreshCatch livewells and a raised bow casting deck for the Delta line.

Go ifMulti-species anglers who want twin FreshCatch livewells and a raised bow casting deck
Skip ifYou need room for more than 7
Why #4 over #5: It starts at $65,764 against $78,271 for the Fishmaster 196 DC.
5

Starcraft SVX 211 OB

Starcraft SVX 211 OB
Answrs VerdictThe outboard deck boat pick.
Price: Starting at $65,910 (includes 150 HP motor and trailer)Length: 20'9"Max horsepower: 200 hpMax persons: 14 / 1,875 lbsFuel: 45 gal

The SVX 211 OB is a 20 ft 9 in fiberglass deck boat for 14 people (1,875 lbs), rated up to 200 hp with a 45 gal tank, starting at $65,910 with a 150 hp motor and trailer. It rides on Starcraft’s Di Hedral Vee hull.

Go ifFamilies who want an outboard deck boat with an open floor plan for 14 people
Skip ifYou want a fishing layout
Why #5 over #6: It costs $65,910 against $87,482 for the SVX 231 IO, with 14 seats on both.
6

Starcraft SLS 1 R

Starcraft SLS 1 R
Answrs VerdictThe premium pontoon pick.
Price: Starting at $81,499 (includes 150 HP motor)Length: 21'8"Max horsepower: 200 hpMax persons: 11 / 1,500 lbsFuel: 38 gal

The SLS 1 R is a 21 ft 8 in pontoon for 11 people (1,500 lbs), rated up to 200 hp with a 38 gal tank, starting at $81,499 with a 150 hp motor. Starcraft redesigned the SLS for 2027 with fiberglass side panels and HMX third tube performance as standard.

Go ifBuyers who want a redesigned 2027 pontoon with HMX third tube performance standard
Skip ifYou want a fishing pontoon
Why #6 over #7: It starts at $81,499 against $124,757 for the RX 23 R DH.
7

Starcraft Fishmaster 196 DC

Starcraft Fishmaster 196 DC
Answrs VerdictThe rough-water fishing pick.
Price: Starting at $78,271 (includes 150 HP motor and trailer)Length: 19'9"Max horsepower: 200 hpMax persons: 9 / 1,250 lbsFuel: 48 gal

The Fishmaster 196 DC is a 19 ft 9 in aluminum fishing boat for 9 people (1,250 lbs), rated up to 200 hp with a 48 gal tank, starting at $78,271 with a 150 hp motor and trailer. Starcraft calls the Fishmaster its ultimate big water boat, with a full tall windshield.

Go ifAnglers who want Starcraft’s big-water boat with a full tall windshield
Skip ifYou want the lowest price
Why #7 over #8: It carries 9 people and 48 gal of fuel against 7 people and 42 gal on the Titan 190 FXS, but costs $78,271 against $70,440.
8

Starcraft EXS 3 DL

Starcraft EXS 3 DL
Answrs VerdictThe lowest-priced pontoon here.
Price: Starting at $62,525 (includes 150 HP motor)Length: 23'8"Max horsepower: 250 hpMax persons: 12 / 1,640 lbsFuel: 38 gal

The EXS 3 DL is a 23 ft 8 in pontoon for 12 people (1,640 lbs), rated up to 250 hp with a 38 gal tank, starting at $62,525 with a 150 hp motor (trailer not listed). Every EXS comes with the HMX third tube performance package.

Go ifPontoon buyers who want HMX third tube performance and a dual lounge layout for 12
Skip ifYou want a trailer included in the price
Why #8 over #9: It starts at $62,525 against $81,499 for the SLS 1 R, and is 23 ft 8 in against 21 ft 8 in.
9

Starcraft SVX 231 IO

Starcraft SVX 231 IO
Answrs VerdictThe longest deck boat in the lineup.
Price: Starting at $87,482 (includes 4.5L 250 HP motor and trailer)Length: 23'4"Max horsepower: 300 hpMax persons: 14 / 1,875 lbsFuel: 44 gal

The SVX 231 IO is a 23 ft 4 in sterndrive deck boat for 14 people (1,875 lbs), rated up to 300 hp with a 44 gal tank, starting at $87,482 with a 4.5L 250 HP motor and trailer. With no outboard on the transom, it has an open rear swim deck.

Go ifFamilies who want a sterndrive deck boat with an open rear swim deck for 14
Skip ifYou want a boat with an outboard
Why #9 over #10: It is 23 ft 4 in against 22 ft 8 in for the SVX 231 CC OB, and Starcraft calls the 231 IO among the longest deck boats in its lineup.
10

Starcraft RX 23 R DH

Starcraft RX 23 R DH
Answrs VerdictThe highest-priced pick here.
Price: Starting at $124,757 (includes 200 HP motor)Length: 25'8"Max horsepower: 300 hpMax persons: 13 / 1,835 lbsFuel: 60 gal

The RX 23 R DH is a 25 ft 8 in pontoon for 13 people (1,835 lbs), rated up to 300 hp with a 60 gal tank, starting at $124,757 with a 200 hp motor. It has dual helm chairs side by side, and Starcraft builds the RX with fiberglass side panels and HMX third tube performance.

Go ifBuyers who want the top of the pontoon range with dual helm chairs and a 60 gal tank
Skip ifYou want to spend under $100,000

How we ranked these

We picked one model from each of ten Starcraft series, so the list covers fishing boats, deck boats and pontoons, and ranked them on versatility (capacity, horsepower, fuel and layout), then on Starcraft’s published starting price. All specs and prices come from starcraftmarine.com; some prices include a motor and trailer and some do not, as noted on each pick. This is an editorial ranking, not a test of the boats. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

Is Starcraft a good boat?

Starcraft says it has built boats since 1903 and is still owned by the same family, and its parent Smoker Craft offers a limited lifetime warranty on hull and structure plus a 6 year warranty on components, flooring and upholstery. That is the maker’s own statement, not an independent test.

How much does a Starcraft boat cost?

On this list the Starcraft EXS 3 DL starts at $62,525 and the RX 23 R DH at $124,757. Starcraft publishes a starting price on each model page.

What is the best Starcraft fishing boat?

The Titan 190 FXS: an 18 ft 11 in riveted aluminum Deep V boat for 7 people, rated up to 175 hp, starting at $70,440 with a 150 hp motor and trailer.

Does Starcraft make pontoons and deck boats?

Yes. Starcraft builds pontoons (GX, VX, EX, EXS, SLS, RX, SX), deck boats (SVX and SV series) and fishing boats (Mariner, STX, Titan, Fishmaster, Delta and more).

Starting price (USD) at a glance

Starcraft EXS 3 DL62,525 USD
Starcraft Delta 188 DC65,764 USD
Starcraft SVX 211 OB65,910 USD
Starcraft Titan 190 FXS70,440 USD
Starcraft Fishmaster 196 DC78,271 USD
Starcraft SLS 1 R81,499 USD
Starcraft SVX 231 IO87,482 USD
Starcraft SVX 231 CC OB90,999 USD
Starcraft Mariner 210 XS95,672 USD
Starcraft RX 23 R DH124,757 USD
Starting price (USD), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

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Sources

Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.