Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Explorer 160 DC 2013 vs Starcraft Marine Jon Series 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Starcraft Marine Explorer 160 DC 2013 against a flat Starcraft Marine Jon Series 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The Starcraft Marine Explorer 160 DC 2013 carries a rated maximum of 75 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Jon Series 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
The Starcraft Marine Explorer 160 DC 2013 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Starcraft Marine Jon Series 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Starcraft Marine Explorer 160 DC 2013 and Starcraft Marine Jon Series 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelExplorer 160 DC
ModelJon Series
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail900 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg408.23
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.9
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail77 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet16.17
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.080 in. bottom and rib 0.070 in. side
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model50ELPT
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max75 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum peoplenot available