Starcraft Marine Jon 1032 2006 boat specs
Starcraft Marine
Starcraft Marine Jon 1032 2006
2006
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Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 T  2004 boat specs
Starcraft Marine
Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 T 2004
2004
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Starcraft Marine Jon 1032 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 T 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Starcraft Marine Jon 1032 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 T 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 3 hp for the Starcraft Marine Jon 1032 2006 and 6 hp for the Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 T 2004. 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 Starfire 160 T 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Jon 1032 2006 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 T 2004 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 T 2004 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 Jon 1032 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelJon 1032
ModelStarfire 160 T
Model Year2006
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail16 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches16
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail100 lbs
Weight - Detail715 lbs
Weight - kg45.36
Weight - kg324.32
Weight - lbs.1
Weight - lbs.715
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 32 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in
Beamnot available
Beam83 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches83
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches21
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail23 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches23
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters4.9
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches193
Body / Hull
Hull thickness0.50 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max3 hp (2.3 kw)
Engine max6
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Operational Info
Maximum capacity290 lbs. (131.5 kg)
Maximum capacity1350 lbs
Maximum people2
Maximum people6 persons

Starcraft Marine Jon 1032 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 T 2004 — Common Questions

Which is easier to trailer — the Starcraft Marine Jon 1032 2006 or the Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 T 2004?
For trailering, the Starcraft Marine Jon 1032 2006 has the edge at 1 lbs dry weight versus 715 lbs for the Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 T 2004. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Starcraft Marine Jon 1032 2006 is Coast Guard rated for 2 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 T 2004 is certified for 6. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Are the Starcraft Marine Jon 1032 2006 and Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 T 2004 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Starcraft Marine Jon 1032 2006 and the Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 T 2004 are built by Starcraft Marine. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.