Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 160 Freedom TL 2012 vs Starcraft Marine Patriot 140 DLX SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 160 Freedom TL 2012 vs Starcraft Marine Patriot 140 DLX SC 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 75 hp, the Starcraft Marine 160 Freedom TL 2012 has a 71-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Patriot 140 DLX SC 2004's 4-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine 160 Freedom TL 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Patriot 140 DLX SC 2004 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine 160 Freedom TL 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine 160 Freedom TL 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Patriot 140 DLX SC 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model160 Freedom TL
ModelPatriot 140 DLX SC
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches89
Beam - Inches75
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail875 lbs
Weight - Detail625 lbs
Weight - kg396.89
Weight - kg283.5
Weight - lbs.875
Weight - lbs.625
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]LS bracket height
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet16.92
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.16
Length overall - Meters4.37
Length overall - Inches203
Length overall - Inches172
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12℃
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 - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
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 - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max75 hp
Engine max4
Operational Info
Maximum capacity900 lbs
Maximum capacity975 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people5 persons