Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine D Star 160 T 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine D Star 160 T 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009 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 Starcraft Marine D Star 160 T 2006 carries a rated maximum of 40 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine D Star 160 T 2006 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 Freedom Series 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009 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 D Star 160 T 2006 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 T
ModelFreedom Series
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam74 in. (188 cm)
Beam89 in
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches89
Deadrise15℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inches22
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 - Detail695 lbs. (315.3 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg315.25
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.695
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail72 in. (183 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 62 in. (158 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness.080 in. (.203 cm)
Hull thickness0.1 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable fuel tank; included with Mercury engine
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max40 hp (29.8 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544.3 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 11 in
Trailer - WeightTowing Wt. W/40 Merc 4s EFI: 1,573 lbs. (713.5 kg)
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 2,013 lbs