Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Alaskan 15 DLX 2012 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 1600 O/B 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Alaskan 15 DLX 2012 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 1600 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 90 hp, the Starcraft Marine C-Star 1600 O/B 2004 has a 55-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Alaskan 15 DLX 2012's 35-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 C-Star 1600 O/B 2004 is rated for 6 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 C-Star 1600 O/B 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine C-Star 1600 O/B 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 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
ModelC-Star 1600 O/B
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Inches68
Beam - Inches78
Depth - Detail21 in.
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail270 lbs.
Weight - Detail1420 lbs.
Weight - kg122.47
Weight - kg644.1
Weight - lbs.270
Weight - lbs.1420
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 - Detail15 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Meters4.55
Length overall - Meters4.72
Length overall - Inches179
Length overall - Inches186
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail33 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches33
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 max90
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Operational Info
Maximum capacity850 lbs.
Maximum capacity1500 lbs.
Maximum people4
Maximum people6 persons