Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Limited 2119 I/O 2011 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 DC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Limited 2119 I/O 2011 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 300 hp, the Starcraft Marine Limited 2119 I/O 2011 has a 225-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 DC 2004's 75-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine Limited 2119 I/O 2011 carries 45 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 DC 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 Limited 2119 I/O 2011 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 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 Limited 2119 I/O 2011 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 2119 I/O
ModelStarfire 160 DC
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches83
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs
Weight - Detail785 lbs
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kg356.07
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.785
Width [transom] - Detail99 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet21.25
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Meters4.9
Length overall - Inches255
Length overall - Inches193
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
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max300 hp
Engine max75
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum capacity1350 lbs
Maximum people1
Maximum people6 persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 3,568 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available