Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine C-Star 166 DC 2004 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 S 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine C-Star 166 DC 2004 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 S 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 125 hp, the Starcraft Marine C-Star 166 DC 2004 has a 100-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 S 2005'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 C-Star 166 DC 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 S 2005 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 166 DC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine C-Star 166 DC 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 SeaFarer 14 S 2005 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
ModelC-Star 166 DC
ModelSeaFarer 14 S
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam90 in
Beam67 in. (170 cm)
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches67
Deadrise15°
Deadrise8℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail11 in
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.28
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches11
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1135 lbs
Weight - Detail225 lbs. (102.1 kg)
Weight - kg514.83
Weight - kg102.06
Weight - lbs.1135
Weight - lbs.225
Height - Detail27 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches27
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches171
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches29
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail66 in. (168 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 53 in. (135 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.065 in. (.165 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max125
Engine max25 hp (18.6 kw)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1500 lbs
Maximum capacity920 lbs. (417.3 kg)
Maximum people6 persons
Maximum people4