Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Limited 2018 I/O 2011 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 S SS 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Limited 2018 I/O 2011 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 S SS 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 220 hp, the Starcraft Marine Limited 2018 I/O 2011 has a 217-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 S SS 2004's 3-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 Limited 2018 I/O 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 S SS 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Limited 2018 I/O 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Limited 2018 I/O 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 20,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 S SS 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelLimited 2018 I/O
ModelSeaFarer 14 S SS
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches67
Depth - Detail31 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches31
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,995 lbs
Weight - Detail225 lbs
Weight - kg904.92
Weight - kg102.06
Weight - lbs.1995
Weight - lbs.225
Width [transom] - Detail90 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet20.17
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches171
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise8℃
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail29 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches29
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max220 hp
Engine max3
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum capacity920 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people4 persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 3,495 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available