Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Islander 221 I/O 2010 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Islander 221 I/O 2010 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2004 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 220 hp, the Starcraft Marine Islander 221 I/O 2010 has a 216-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2004's 4-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 221 I/O 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Islander 221 I/O 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Islander 221 I/O 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 22,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelIslander 221 I/O
ModelSeaFarer 16 C
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches74
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,858 lbs
Weight - Detail520 lbs
Weight - kg842.77
Weight - kg235.87
Weight - lbs.1858
Weight - lbs.52
Width [transom] - Detail90 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet22.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inches196
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail10 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.25
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches1
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail19 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.48
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches19
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches2
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max220 hp
Engine max4
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people6 persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 3,983 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available