Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Alaskan 13 DLX 2013 vs Starcraft Marine Aurora 2000 O/B 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Alaskan 13 DLX 2013 vs Starcraft Marine Aurora 2000 O/B 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 25 hp, the Starcraft Marine Alaskan 13 DLX 2013 has a 23-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2000 O/B 2004's 2-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 Aurora 2000 O/B 2004 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Alaskan 13 DLX 2013 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2000 O/B 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2000 O/B 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Alaskan 13 DLX 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelAlaskan 13 DLX
ModelAurora 2000 O/B
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.68
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches66
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail225 lbs
Weight - Detail2315 lbs
Weight - kg102.06
Weight - kg1050.07
Weight - lbs.225
Weight - lbs.2315
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet12.92
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters3.94
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches155
Length overall - Inches244
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise13℃
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull thickness0.064 in. bottom gauge 0.060 in. side gauge 0.064 in. rib gauge
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max25 hp
Engine max2
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum capacity2200 lbs
Maximum people3
Maximum people12 persons