Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Electric Deck Boat 200 IO 2008 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 T 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Electric Deck Boat 200 IO 2008 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 T 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 Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 T 2004 tops out at 6 hp. Engine specs for the Starcraft Marine Electric Deck Boat 200 IO 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Electric Deck Boat 200 IO 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 T 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Electric Deck Boat 200 IO 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Electric Deck Boat 200 IO 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 T 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelElectric Deck Boat 200 IO
ModelStarfire 160 T
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam83 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches83
Deadrise17° (at transom)
Deadrise12℃
Depth - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailBoat Only: 2,405 lbs.(1,091 kg)
Weight - Detail715 lbs
Weight - kg1090.89
Weight - kg324.32
Weight - lbs.2405
Weight - lbs.715
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (239 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 86 in. (218 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]N/A
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters4.9
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches193
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches21
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail23 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches23
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailN/A
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,890 lbs. (857.3 kg)
Maximum capacity1350 lbs
Maximum people12 or 1,700 lbs. / 12 or 771.1 kg
Maximum people6 persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 11 in. (7.9 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightPackage Weight w/ 5.0 MPI Merc.: 3,850 lbs. (1,746.4 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available