Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 14 SF 2011 vs Starcraft Marine Aurora 2000 I/O 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 14 SF 2011 vs Starcraft Marine Aurora 2000 I/O 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 — 35 hp for the Starcraft Marine 14 SF 2011 and 26 hp for the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2000 I/O 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2000 I/O 2004 carries 51 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Starcraft Marine 14 SF 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 I/O 2004 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine 14 SF 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 I/O 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2000 I/O 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 14 SF 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
Model14 SF
ModelAurora 2000 I/O
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches68
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail185 lbs
Weight - Detail2325 lbs
Weight - kg83.91
Weight - kg1054.6
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.2325
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet14.17
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters4.32
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches17
Length overall - Inches244
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise13°
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
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 Gallons
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 max35 hp
Engine max26
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs
Maximum capacity1890 lbs
Maximum people3
Maximum people12 persons