Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 1436 2011 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 1436 2011 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 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 — 20 hp for the Starcraft Marine 1436 2011 and 4 hp for the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine 1436 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 SeaFarer 16 C 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2004 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 1436 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
Model1436
ModelSeaFarer 16 C
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.6
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches63
Beam - Inches74
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail263 lbs
Weight - Detail520 lbs
Weight - kg119.29
Weight - kg235.87
Weight - lbs.263
Weight - lbs.52
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches196
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail10 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.25
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches1
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail19 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.48
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches19
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max20 hp
Engine max4
Operational Info
Maximum capacity800 lbs
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum people3
Maximum people6 persons