Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Islander 221 2004 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 L SS 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Islander 221 2004 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 L SS 2005 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 — 22 hp for the Starcraft Marine Islander 221 2004 and 40 hp for the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 L SS 2005. 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 Islander 221 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 L SS 2005 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 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Islander 221 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 L SS 2005 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
ModelSeaFarer 16 L SS
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beam67 in. (170 cm)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches67
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise8℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1850 lbs
Weight - Detail290 lbs. (131.5 kg)
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - kg131.54
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.29
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches3
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inches194
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)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (.254 cm)
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
Engine max22
Engine max40 hp (29.8 kw)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2000 lbs
Maximum capacity1,220 lbs. (553.4 kg)
Maximum people8 persons
Maximum people6