Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Crossover 220 SCX OB 2012 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L LW 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Crossover 220 SCX OB 2012 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L LW 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 250 hp, the Starcraft Marine Crossover 220 SCX OB 2012 has a 247-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L LW 2004's 3-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 Crossover 220 SCX OB 2012 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L LW 2004 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 Crossover 220 SCX OB 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Crossover 220 SCX OB 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 21,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L LW 2004 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
ModelCrossover 220 SCX OB
ModelSeaFarer 14 L LW
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches67
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs
Weight - Detail370 lbs
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - kg167.83
Weight - lbs.35
Weight - lbs.37
Length - Feet21.58
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters6.58
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches259
Length overall - Inches171
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise8℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail9 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.23
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches9
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail20 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches2
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail29 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches29
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeTri-Hull
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model150 XL Optimax
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max250 hp
Engine max3
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,825 lbs
Maximum capacity995 lbs
Maximum people13
Maximum people5 persons