Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 1420 SS 2008 vs Starcraft Marine Patriot 140 DLX T 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 1420 SS 2008 vs Starcraft Marine Patriot 140 DLX 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 - 25 hp for the Starcraft Marine 1420 SS 2008 and 40 hp for the Starcraft Marine Patriot 140 DLX 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.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Starcraft Marine 1420 SS 2008 and Starcraft Marine Patriot 140 DLX T 2004 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 SS
ModelPatriot 140 DLX T
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam67 in. (170 cm)
Beam75 in.
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches67
Beam - Inches75
Deadrise8℃ (at transom)
Deadrise12℃
Depth - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailBoat Only: 255 lbs. (115.7 kg)
Weight - Detail575 lbs.
Weight - kg115.67
Weight - kg260.82
Weight - lbs.255
Weight - lbs.575
Width [transom] - Detail66 in. (168 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 53 in. (135 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]For Engine: 20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in.
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 - Detail14 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Meters4.37
Length overall - Inches171
Length overall - Inches172
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail11 in.
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.28
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches11
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail22 in.
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches22
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail20 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches20
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.065 in. (0.165 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailRequires portable fuel tank
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max25 hp (18.6 kW)
Engine max40
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,020 lbs. (462.7 kg)
Maximum capacity975 lbs.
Maximum people5 or 655 lbs. / 5 or 297.1 kg
Maximum people5 persons