Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Limited 2321 Cuddy I/O 2012 vs Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 DLX SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Limited 2321 Cuddy I/O 2012 vs Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 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 320 hp, the Starcraft Marine Limited 2321 Cuddy I/O 2012 has a 315-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 DLX SC 2004'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 2321 Cuddy I/O 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 DLX SC 2004 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 2321 Cuddy I/O 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Limited 2321 Cuddy I/O 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 21,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 DLX SC 2004 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 2321 Cuddy I/O
ModelPatriot 160 DLX SC
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches75
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs
Weight - Detail655 lbs
Weight - kg1043.26
Weight - kg297.1
Weight - lbs.23
Weight - lbs.655
Width [transom] - Detail99 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet21.17
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Inches254
Length overall - Inches196
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail10 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.25
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches1
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail19 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.48
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches19
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches2
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine makenot available
Engine model5.0 MPI Alpha
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max320 hp
Engine max5
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs
Maximum capacity1215 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people5 persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 3,728 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available