Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Explorer 160 SC 2013 vs Starcraft Marine Jon 1032 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Explorer 160 SC 2013 vs Starcraft Marine Jon 1032 2006 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 75 hp, the Starcraft Marine Explorer 160 SC 2013 has a 72-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Jon 1032 2006'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 Explorer 160 SC 2013 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Jon 1032 2006 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Explorer 160 SC 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Explorer 160 SC 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Jon 1032 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelExplorer 160 SC
ModelJon 1032
Model Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Detail16 in
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inches16
Weight - Detail900 lbs
Weight - Detail100 lbs
Weight - kg408.23
Weight - kg45.36
Weight - lbs.9
Weight - lbs.1
Width [transom] - Detail77 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 32 in
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
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in. bottom and rib 0.070 in. side
Hull thickness0.50 in
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
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 typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max75 hp
Engine max3 hp (2.3 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs
Maximum capacity290 lbs. (131.5 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people2