Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 1648 2005 vs Starcraft Marine Sea Star 1915 OB 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 1648 2005 vs Starcraft Marine Sea Star 1915 OB 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Starcraft Marine Sea Star 1915 OB 2006 measures 19,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 18,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine 1648 2005 at 1,0 feet (2005). At 295 lbs and 225 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Starcraft Marine 1648 2005 carries a rated maximum of 35 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Sea Star 1915 OB 2006 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine 1648 2005 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Sea Star 1915 OB 2006 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine 1648 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine 1648 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 1,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Sea Star 1915 OB 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model1648
ModelSea Star 1915 OB
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam72 in. (183 cm)
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail22 in. (56 cm)
Depth - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inches3
Weight - Detail295 lbs. (133.8 kg)
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs. (1,020.6 kg)
Weight - kg133.81
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - lbs.295
Weight - lbs.225
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 48 in. (122 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (239 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 87 in. (221 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Meters0.3
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Feet1
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail10 ft. 0 in. (0.3 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters3.05
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches12
Length overall - Inches228
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise13℃
Body / Hull
Hull thickness0.72 in. (1.83 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35 hp (26 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard115 hp Mercury 4s EFI (86 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity900 lbs. (408.2 kg)
Maximum capacity2,250 lbs. (1,020.6 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people1
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 11 in. (7.9 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightW/Std. Eng.: 3,005 lbs. (1,363.1 kg)