Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Aurora 1915 OB 2006 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Aurora 1915 OB 2006 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L 2006 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 Aurora 1915 OB 2006 measures 19,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L 2006 at 14,0 feet (2006). At 225 lbs and 225 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Starcraft Marine Aurora 1915 OB 2006 has a 175-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L 2006's 25-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 SeaFarer 14 L 2006 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Aurora 1915 OB 2006 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 14,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Aurora 1915 OB 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelAurora 1915 OB
ModelSeaFarer 14 L
Model Year2006
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam67 in. (170 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches67
Deadrise13℃
Deadrise8℃
Depth - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Depth - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches29
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs. (1,020.6 kg)
Weight - Detail225 lbs. (102.1 kg)
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - kg102.06
Weight - lbs.225
Weight - lbs.225
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (239 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 87 in. (221 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail66 in. (168 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 53 in. (135 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet14
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches171
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.065 in. (.165 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Engine max25 hp (18.6 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,250 lbs. (1,020.6 kg)
Maximum capacity1,020 lbs. (462.7 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people5
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 11 in. (7.9 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightW/200 Merc Verado.: 3,270 lbs. (1,483.3 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available