Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Islander 191 BRKT 2007 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Islander 191 BRKT 2007 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Starcraft Marine Islander 191 BRKT 2007 measures 21,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2006 at 16,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine Islander 191 BRKT 2007 tips the scales at 1 697 lbs — 1 645 lbs more than the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2006 at 52 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Starcraft Marine Islander 191 BRKT 2007 has a 110-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2006's 40-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 Islander 191 BRKT 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2006 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 Islander 191 BRKT 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Islander 191 BRKT 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2006 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
ModelIslander 191 BRKT
ModelSeaFarer 16 C
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in. (244 cm)
Beam74 in. (188 cm)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches74
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise15℃
Depth - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Depth - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches2
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail10 in. (25 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.25
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches1
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail19 in. (48 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.48
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches19
Weight - Detail1,697 lbs. (769.8 kg)
Weight - Detail520 lbs. (235.9 kg)
Weight - kg769.75
Weight - kg235.87
Weight - lbs.1697
Weight - lbs.52
Width [transom] - Detail90 in. (229 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 81 in. (206 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail72 in. (183 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 62 in. (158 cm)
Height - DetailBracket Height (for engine): 25 in. (64 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches25
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Meters6.4
Length - Meters5
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches196
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in. (0.254 cm)
Hull thickness0.080 in. (.203 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (128.7 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable fuel tank; included with Mercury engine
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (110 kW)
Engine max40 hp (29.8 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907.2 kg)
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544.3 kg)
Maximum people8 or 1,200 lbs. (544.3 kg)
Maximum people5
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 7 in. (7.8 m)
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight with 150 hp Opt.: 3,292 lbs. (1,493.3 kg)
Trailer - WeightTowing Wt. W/40 Merc 4s EFI: 1,305 lbs. (592.0 kg)