Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 1436 2013 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 1600 O/B 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 1436 2013 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 1600 O/B 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 2013 and 9 hp for the Starcraft Marine C-Star 1600 O/B 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 C-Star 1600 O/B 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine 1436 2013 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 C-Star 1600 O/B 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine C-Star 1600 O/B 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 2013 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
ModelC-Star 1600 O/B
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Inches57
Beam - Inches78
Depth - Detail18 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters45.72
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches18
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail185 lbs
Weight - Detail1420 lbs
Weight - kg83.91
Weight - kg644.1
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.142
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters4.72
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches186
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches33
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull thickness0.064 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max20 hp
Engine max9
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Operational Info
Maximum capacity650 lbs
Maximum capacity1500 lbs
Maximum people3
Maximum people6 persons