2026 Starcraft GX 18 R

The Starcraft GX 18 R is an 18-foot aluminum pontoon built for recreational boating on lakes and calm waters. Powered by a 60-horsepower Yamaha engine, it delivers straightforward performance in a compact, maneuverable package. The boat weighs 1,460 pounds and carries a maximum of eight people.

The open deck layout centers on comfort and entertainment. A captain's pedestal chair anchors the helm, which features extreme-tilt steering, a Torcello Lite wheel, and gauges for RPM, speed, volts, and fuel. An 8-foot Bimini top with boot provides shade. Four marine-grade speakers and a Wet Sounds stereo with Bluetooth support music and connectivity. The layout includes bow couches with lounge arms, a port rear lounger, and rotocast seat bases with integrated storage. Additional storage appears in the console, a starboard side area, and floating cupholders dotted around the deck. An open-design entry gate, 5-step aluminum boarding ladder, and courtesy light at the helm round out the practical details.

The boat includes several factory-installed features: a playpen cover, marine-grade vinyl flooring, an anode package for the tubes, and trailering legs for the Bimini top. The 23-inch diameter tubes are built to an 0.080-inch gauge. A 19-gallon fuel tank supplies the engine, and four deck-mounted cleats secure lines. Black powder-coated railings and trim complete the exterior, along with LED navigation lights and high-performance polyethylene corners designed to absorb impacts.