Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 14 SL 2011 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Starcraft Marine 14 SL 2011 and the Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Starcraft Marine 14 SL 2011 carries a rated maximum of 15 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine 14 SL 2011 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 Starfire Series 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 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 14 SL 2011 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 SL
ModelStarfire Series
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.5
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches59
Beam - Inches85
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inches22
Weight - Detail130 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg58.97
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.13
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail50 in
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Length - Feet13.83
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters4.22
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches166
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.050 in
Hull thickness0.1 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max15 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum people6