Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 1420 FLB 2008 vs Starcraft Marine Limited I/O Series 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Starcraft Marine 1420 FLB 2008 and the Starcraft Marine Limited I/O 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 1420 FLB 2008 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Limited I/O Series 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
The Starcraft Marine 1420 FLB 2008 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Starcraft Marine Limited I/O Series 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Starcraft Marine 1420 FLB 2008 and Starcraft Marine Limited I/O Series 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model1420 FLB
ModelLimited I/O Series
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam67 in. (170 cm)
Beam102 in
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches67
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise8℃ (at transom)
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail9 in. (23 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.23
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches9
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches2
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailBoat Only: 400 lbs. (181.4 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail66 in. (168 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 53 in. (135 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail94 in
Height [transom]For Engine: 20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches171
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull thickness0.100 in. (0.254 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailRequires portable fuel tank
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max25 hp (18.6 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity995 lbs. (451.3 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5 or 630 lbs. / 5 or 285.8 kg
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. 4 in. (5.9 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight w/ 25 Merc. 4s BF: 1,090 lbs. (494.4 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available