Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine C-Star 1600 OB 2005 vs Starcraft Marine Sea Star 1915 OB 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine C-Star 1600 OB 2005 vs Starcraft Marine Sea Star 1915 OB 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 Sea Star 1915 OB 2006 measures 19,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine C-Star 1600 OB 2005 at 15,0 feet (2005). At 142 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 Starcraft Marine C-Star 1600 OB 2005 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Sea Star 1915 OB 2006 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine Sea Star 1915 OB 2006 carries 51 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Starcraft Marine C-Star 1600 OB 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine C-Star 1600 OB 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Sea Star 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 C-Star 1600 OB 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine C-Star 1600 OB 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 15,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Sea Star 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
ModelC-Star 1600 OB
ModelSea Star 1915 OB
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam78 in. (198 cm)
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches78
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise13℃
Depth - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Depth - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches3
Weight - Detail1,420 lbs. (644.1 kg)
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs. (1,020.6 kg)
Weight - kg644.1
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - lbs.142
Weight - lbs.225
Width [transom] - Detail76 in. (193 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 76 in. (193 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (239 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 87 in. (221 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Meters4.7
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 6 in. (4.7 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.72
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches186
Length overall - Inches228
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87.0 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard115 hp Mercury 4s EFI (86 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680.4 kg)
Maximum capacity2,250 lbs. (1,020.6 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people1
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTowing Wt. W/90 4s Merc: 2,825 lbs. (1,281.4 kg)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 3 in. (6.2 m)
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 11 in. (7.9 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightW/Std. Eng.: 3,005 lbs. (1,363.1 kg)