Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Limited 2310 IO 2007 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 TS L 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Limited 2310 IO 2007 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 TS L 2007 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 16 TS L 2007 measures 16,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine Limited 2310 IO 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 TS L 2007 tips the scales at 508 lbs — 253 lbs less than the Starcraft Marine Limited 2310 IO 2007 at 255 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 40 hp, the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 TS L 2007 has a 35-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Limited 2310 IO 2007's 5-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 2310 IO 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 TS L 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Limited 2310 IO 2007 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 TS L 2007 comes in at 13 lbs per hp versus 51 lbs per hp for the Starcraft Marine Limited 2310 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 2310 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 16 TS L 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelLimited 2310 IO
ModelSeaFarer 16 TS L
Model Year2007
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam67 in. (170 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches67
Deadrise13℃
Deadrise8℃
Depth - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Depth - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches29
Weight - Detail2,550 lbs. (1,156.7 kg)
Weight - Detail508 lbs. (230.4 kg)
Weight - kg1156.66
Weight - kg230.42
Weight - lbs.255
Weight - lbs.508
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (239 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 88 in. (224 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail66 in. (168 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 53 in. (135 cm)
Length - Meters6.3
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches7
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in. (6.3 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches247
Length overall - Inches194
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. (0.254 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailRequires portable fuel tank
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeInboard/Outboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max5.0 l MPI 260 hp / 194 kW
Engine max40 hp (29.8 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,890 lbs. (857.3 kg)
Maximum capacity1,220 lbs. (553.4 kg)
Maximum people12 or 1,700 lbs. (771.1 kg)
Maximum people6 or 800 lbs. (362.9 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 11 in. (7.9 m)
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 9 in. (6.3 m)
Trailer - WeightPackage Weight with 6.2 MPI Merc.: 4,100 lbs. (1,859.8 kg)
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight with 40 Merc 4s EFI BF: 1,295 lbs. (587.4 kg)