Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 176 2004 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 176 2004 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L 2007 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 — 15 hp for the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 176 2004 and 25 hp for the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L 2007. 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 Fishmaster 176 2004 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L 2007 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 Fishmaster 176 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 176 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L 2007 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
ModelFishmaster 176
ModelSeaFarer 14 L
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam93 in
Beam67 in. (170 cm)
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inches67
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise8℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1195 lbs
Weight - Detail225 lbs. (102.1 kg)
Weight - kg542.04
Weight - kg102.06
Weight - lbs.1195
Weight - lbs.225
Height - Detail27 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches27
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches212
Length overall - Inches171
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches29
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail66 in. (168 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 53 in. (135 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.065 in. (0.165 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailRequires portable fuel tank
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max15
Engine max25 hp (18.6 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1700 lbs
Maximum capacity1,020 lbs. (462.7 kg)
Maximum people7 persons
Maximum people5 or 655 lbs. (297.1 kg)