Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009 vs Starcraft Marine SeaLite 12 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009 vs Starcraft Marine SeaLite 12 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 Starcraft Marine SeaLite 12 2006 tops out at 10 hp. Engine specs for the Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009 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 Freedom Series 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SeaLite 12 2006 caps at 3. 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 SeaLite 12 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelFreedom Series
ModelSealite 12
Model Year2009
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam89 in
Beam58 in. (147 cm)
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Meters1.47
Beam - Inches89
Beam - Inches58
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Width [transom] - Detail55 in. (140 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 48 in. (122 cm)
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Length - Inches11
Length - Inches7
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise7℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail124 lbs. (56.3 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg56.25
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.124
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.53
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet11
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 7 in. (3.53 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters3.53
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches139
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.1 in
Hull thickness0.051 in. (.130 cm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max10 hp (7.5 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum people6
Maximum people3
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity600 lbs. (272.2 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 11 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 2,013 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available