Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L SS 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L SS 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 Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L SS 2004 tops out at 3 hp. Engine specs for the Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
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 SeaFarer 14 L SS 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 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 SeaFarer 14 L SS 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in
Length - Feet27
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches171
Beamnot available
Beam67 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches67
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise8℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail225 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg102.06
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.225
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail29 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches29
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max3
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1020 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5 persons
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelSeaFarer 14 L SS
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2004
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum