Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Limited 1915 OB 2012 vs Starcraft Marine Patriot 140 DLX SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Limited 1915 OB 2012 vs Starcraft Marine Patriot 140 DLX SC 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 200 hp, the Starcraft Marine Limited 1915 OB 2012 has a 196-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Patriot 140 DLX SC 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 Patriot 140 DLX SC 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Limited 1915 OB 2012 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Patriot 140 DLX SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Patriot 140 DLX SC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Limited 1915 OB 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelLimited 1915 OB
ModelPatriot 140 DLX SC
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches75
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs
Weight - Detail625 lbs
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - kg283.5
Weight - lbs.225
Weight - lbs.625
Width [transom] - Detail94 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet19
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters4.37
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches172
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail11 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.28
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches11
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches22
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model115 ELPT Optimax
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max200 hp
Engine max4
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,250 lbs
Maximum capacity975 lbs
Maximum people1
Maximum people5 persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - WeightTowing: 3,510 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available