Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine C-Star 166 SC 2006 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 L 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine C-Star 166 SC 2006 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 L 2004 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 SC 2006 has a 121-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 L 2004's 4-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Starcraft Marine C-Star 166 SC 2006 and its 125-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 L 2004 with its 4-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelC-Star 166 SC
ModelSeaFarer 16 L
Model Year2006
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam89 in. (226 cm)
Beam67 in
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Inches89
Beam - Inches67
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise8℃
Depth - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail11 in. (28 cm)
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. (56 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,147 lbs. (520.3 kg)
Weight - Detail255 lbs
Weight - kg520.27
Weight - kg115.67
Weight - lbs.1147
Weight - lbs.255
Width [transom] - Detail89 in. (226 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 73 in. (185 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches194
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail29 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches29
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in. (.254 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max125 hp (93 kw)
Engine max4
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680.4 kg)
Maximum capacity1220 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people6 persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 3 in (6.5 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Wt. W/115 4s Merc: 2,592 lbs. (1,175.7 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available