Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 DC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 DC 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 75 hp, the Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 DC 2004 has a 69-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 2006's 6-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 Starfire 160 DC 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 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 DC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 DC 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 1232 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 1232
ModelStarfire 160 DC
Model Year2006
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail16 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches16
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail120 lbs
Weight - Detail785 lbs
Weight - kg54.43
Weight - kg356.07
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.785
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 max6 hp (4.5 kw)
Engine max75
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 capacity390 lbs. (176.9 kg)
Maximum capacity1350 lbs
Maximum people2
Maximum people6 persons