Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 2050 2008 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 TS SC 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 2050 2008 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 TS SC 2007 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 2050 2008 measures 20,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 TS SC 2007 at 16,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine 2050 2008 tips the scales at 1 734 lbs - 1 226 lbs more than the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 TS SC 2007 at 508 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Starcraft Marine 2050 2008 has a 210-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 TS SC 2007's 40-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Starcraft Marine 2050 2008 at 20,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 TS SC 2007 at 16,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model2050
ModelSeaFarer 16 TS SC
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in. (254 cm)
Beam67 in. (170 cm)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Inches100
Beam - Inches67
Deadrise19℃ (at transom)
Deadrise8℃
Depth - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Depth - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inches29
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail9 in. (23 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.23
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches9
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches20
Weight - DetailBoat Only: 1,734 lbs. (786.5 kg)
Weight - Detail508 lbs. (230.4 kg)
Weight - kg786.53
Weight - kg230.42
Weight - lbs.1734
Weight - lbs.508
Width [transom] - Detail99 in. (251 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 84 in. (213 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail66 in. (168 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 53 in. (135 cm)
Height [transom]For Engine: 25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches194
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in. (0.254 cm)
Hull thickness0.100 in. (0.254 cm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal. (196.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailRequires portable fuel tank
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Engine max40 hp (29.8 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,115 lbs. (959.4 kg)
Maximum capacity1,220 lbs. (553.4 kg)
Maximum people6 or 900 lbs. / 6 or 408.2 kg
Maximum people6 or 800 lbs. (362.9 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 6 in. (7.5 m)
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 9 in. (6.3 m)
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight w/ 250 Mer. Ver.: 3,715 lbs. (1,685.1 kg)
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight with 40 Merc 4s EFI BF: 1,295 lbs. (587.4 kg)