Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Aurora 2410 I/O 2004 vs Starcraft Marine D Star 160 T 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Aurora 2410 I/O 2004 vs Starcraft Marine D Star 160 T 2005 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 425 hp, the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2410 I/O 2004 has a 385-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine D Star 160 T 2005's 40-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 2410 I/O 2004 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine D Star 160 T 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2410 I/O 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2410 I/O 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine D Star 160 T 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelAurora 2410 I/O
ModelD Star 160 T
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beam74 in. (188 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches74
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise15℃
Weight - Detail3175 lbs
Weight - Detail695 lbs. (315.3 kg)
Weight - kg1440.15
Weight - kg315.25
Weight - lbs.3175
Weight - lbs.695
Height - Detail32 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches32
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Meters6.43
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Inches253
Length overall - Inches196
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail20 in.(51 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches2
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in. (31 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail72 in. (183 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 62 in. (158 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in.(51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.080 in. (.203 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable Fuel Tank; Included With Mercury Engine
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max425
Engine max40 hp (29.8 kw)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1900 lbs
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544.3 kg)
Maximum people13 persons
Maximum people5
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTowing Wt. W/115 4s Merc: 1,573 lbs. (713.5 kg)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)