Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 14 SF DLX 2012 vs Starcraft Marine Pro Elite 2000 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 14 SF DLX 2012 vs Starcraft Marine Pro Elite 2000 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 225 hp, the Starcraft Marine Pro Elite 2000 2004 has a 190-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine 14 SF DLX 2012's 35-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Pro Elite 2000 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine 14 SF DLX 2012 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Pro Elite 2000 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Pro Elite 2000 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine 14 SF DLX 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model14 SF DLX
ModelPro Elite 2000
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches68
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail22 in.
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail395 lbs.
Weight - Detail1661 lbs.
Weight - kg179.17
Weight - kg753.42
Weight - lbs.395
Weight - lbs.1661
Width [transom] - Detail60 in.
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]LS / SS bracket height
Height [transom]25 in.
Length - Feet14.17
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Detail20 ft.
Length overall - Meters4.32
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches170
Length overall - Inches240
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in.
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in.
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches30
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail26 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches26
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.064 in. bottom gauge 0.060 in. side gauge 0.064 rib gauge
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max35 hp
Engine max225
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail54 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters204.41
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal54
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs.
Maximum capacity2000 lbs.
Maximum people4
Maximum people8 persons