Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Alaskan 15 DLX 2012 vs Starcraft Marine Aurora 2000 O/B 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Alaskan 15 DLX 2012 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 35 hp, the Starcraft Marine Alaskan 15 DLX 2012 has a 33-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 15 DLX 2012 caps at 4. 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 15 DLX 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelAlaskan 15 DLX
ModelAurora 2000 O/B
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches68
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail270 lbs
Weight - Detail2315 lbs
Weight - kg122.47
Weight - kg1050.07
Weight - lbs.27
Weight - lbs.2315
Width [transom] - Detail59 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]LS bracket height
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet14.92
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters4.55
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches179
Length overall - Inches244
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise13℃
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull thickness0.064 in. bottom gauge 0.060 in. side gauge 0.064 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 max35 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 capacity850 lbs
Maximum capacity2200 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people12 persons