Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 12 2008 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 T 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 12 2008 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 T 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 10 hp for the Starcraft Marine 12 2008 and 6 hp for the Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 T 2004. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 T 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine 12 2008 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 Starfire 160 T 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 T 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine 12 2008 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
ModelStarfire 160 T
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam58 in. (147 cm)
Beam83 in
Beam - Meters1.47
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches58
Beam - Inches83
Deadrise7℃ (at transom)
Deadrise12℃
Depth - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailBoat Only: 124 lbs. (56.3 kg)
Weight - Detail715 lbs
Weight - kg56.25
Weight - kg324.32
Weight - lbs.124
Weight - lbs.715
Width [transom] - Detail55 in. (140 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 48 in. (122 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]For Engine: 15 in. (38 cm)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters3.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet11
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 7 in. (3.5 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters3.53
Length overall - Meters4.9
Length overall - Inches139
Length overall - Inches193
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches21
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail23 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches23
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.051 in. (0.13 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailRequires portable fuel tank
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max10 hp (7.5 kW)
Engine max6
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Operational Info
Maximum capacity600 lbs. (272.2 kg)
Maximum capacity1350 lbs
Maximum people3 or 398 lbs. / 3 or 180.5 kg
Maximum people6 persons