Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Limited 2000 IO 2007 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L LW 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Limited 2000 IO 2007 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L LW 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L LW 2005 measures 14,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine Limited 2000 IO 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine Limited 2000 IO 2007 tips the scales at 2 325 lbs — 2 321 lbs more than the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L LW 2005 at 4 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 5 hp for the Starcraft Marine Limited 2000 IO 2007 and 25 hp for the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L LW 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 Limited 2000 IO 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L LW 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Limited 2000 IO 2007 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L LW 2005 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 465 lbs per hp for the Starcraft Marine Limited 2000 IO 2007. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Limited 2000 IO 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L LW 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelLimited 2000 IO
ModelSeaFarer 14 L LW
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam67 in. (170 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches67
Deadrise13℃
Deadrise8℃
Depth - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Depth - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches29
Weight - Detail2,325 lbs. (1,054.6 kg)
Weight - Detail400 lbs. (181.4 kg)
Weight - kg1054.6
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - lbs.2325
Weight - lbs.4
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (239 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 86 in. (218 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail66 in. (168 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 53 in. (135 cm)
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches171
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail9 in. (23 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.23
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches9
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches2
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (.254 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable Fuel Tank; Included With Mercury Engine
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 typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max5.0 l MPI 260 hp (194 kW)
Engine max25 hp (18.6 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,890 lbs. (857.3 kg)
Maximum capacity995 lbs. (451.3 kg)
Maximum people12 or 1,700 lbs. (771.1 kg)
Maximum people5
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 11 in. (7.9 m)
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. 4 in. (5.9 m)
Trailer - WeightPackage Weight with 5.0 MPI Merc.: 3,850 lbs. (1,746.4 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTowing Wt. W/25 Merc 4s BF: 1,090 lbs. (494.4 kg)