Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine D Star 160 DLX SC 2005 vs Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine D Star 160 DLX SC 2005 vs Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 60 hp for the Starcraft Marine D Star 160 DLX SC 2005 and 60 hp for the Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine D Star 160 DLX SC 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 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 D Star 160 DLX SC 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine D Star 160 DLX SC 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 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
ModelD Star 160 DLX SC
ModelSF DLX 168 Pro Troller
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam83 in. (210 cm)
Beam81 in
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches83
Beam - Inches81
Deadrise12℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inches25
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in. (31 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail750 lbs. (340.2 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg340.19
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.75
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (203 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 64 in. (163 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail74 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 1 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Meters4.9
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches193
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness.080 in. (.203 cm)
Hull thickness0.080 in. bottom gauge 0.064 in. side gauge 0.080 in. rib gauge
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable Fuel Tank; Included With Mercury Engine
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max60 hp (45 kw)
Engine max60 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,350 lbs. (612.4 kg)
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people5
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTowing Wt. W/115 4s Merc: 1,625 lbs. (737.1 kg)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 6 in. (6.3 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available