Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009 vs Starcraft Marine SF 14 2013 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009 and the Starcraft Marine SF 14 2013 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Starcraft Marine SF 14 2013 tops out at 35 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 SF 14 2013 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 SF 14 2013 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
ModelSF 14
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches89
Beam - Inches68
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inches3
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail185 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg83.91
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.185
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14.17
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters4.32
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches17
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.1 in
Hull thickness0.064 in. bottom gauge 0.060 in. side gauge 0.064 in. rib gauge
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
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
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max35 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people6
Maximum people3
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 11 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 2,013 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available