Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 12 TL 2011 vs Starcraft Marine Aurora 2000 O/B 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 12 TL 2011 vs Starcraft Marine Aurora 2000 O/B 2004 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 70 hp, the Starcraft Marine 12 TL 2011 has a 68-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2000 O/B 2004's 2-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2000 O/B 2004 carries 51 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Starcraft Marine 12 TL 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Aurora 2000 O/B 2004 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine 12 TL 2011 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2000 O/B 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2000 O/B 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine 12 TL 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model12 TL
ModelAurora 2000 O/B
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.6
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches63
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail19 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches19
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail185 lbs
Weight - Detail2315 lbs
Weight - kg83.91
Weight - kg1050.07
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.2315
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet11.83
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters3.61
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches142
Length overall - Inches244
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise13℃
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull thickness0.064 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max70 hp
Engine max2
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum capacity2200 lbs
Maximum people3
Maximum people12 persons