Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 160 Freedom TL 2012 vs Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 160 Freedom TL 2012 vs Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 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.
The Starcraft Marine 160 Freedom TL 2012 carries a rated maximum of 75 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 carries 44 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Starcraft Marine 160 Freedom TL 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine 160 Freedom TL 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine 160 Freedom TL 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
Makenot available
Model160 Freedom TL
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam89 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches89
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail875 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg396.89
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.875
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]LS bracket height
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16.92
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.16
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inches203
Length overall - Inches324
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. bottom gauge 0.060 in. side gauge
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max75 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity900 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower