Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Aurora 2000 I/O 2004 vs Starcraft Marine SeaLite 12 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Aurora 2000 I/O 2004 vs Starcraft Marine SeaLite 12 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 26 hp for the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2000 I/O 2004 and 10 hp for the Starcraft Marine SeaLite 12 2006. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Aurora 2000 I/O 2004 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SeaLite 12 2006 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 I/O 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2000 I/O 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 SeaLite 12 2006 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
ModelAurora 2000 I/O
ModelSealite 12
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beam58 in. (147 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.47
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches58
Deadrise13°
Deadrise7℃
Weight - Detail2325 lbs
Weight - Detail124 lbs. (56.3 kg)
Weight - kg1054.6
Weight - kg56.25
Weight - lbs.2325
Weight - lbs.124
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches3
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 7 in. (3.53 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters3.53
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches139
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail55 in. (140 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 48 in. (122 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.53
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.051 in. (.130 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 Gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max26
Engine max10 hp (7.5 kw)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1890 lbs
Maximum capacity600 lbs. (272.2 kg)
Maximum people12 persons
Maximum people3