Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Nexstar 2010 I/O 2006 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Nexstar 2010 I/O 2006 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 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 350 hp, the Starcraft Marine Nexstar 2010 I/O 2006 has a 346-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2004's 4-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 SeaFarer 16 C 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Nexstar 2010 I/O 2006 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 SeaFarer 16 C 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 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 Nexstar 2010 I/O 2006 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
ModelNexstar 2010 I/O
ModelSeaFarer 16 C
Model Year2006
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam74 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches74
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise15℃
Depth - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs. (952.6 kg)
Weight - Detail520 lbs
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kg235.87
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.52
Width [transom] - Detail99 in. (252 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 76 in. (193 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Inches23
Length overall - Inches196
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
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max350 MAG MPI 300 hp (261 kw)
Engine max4
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680.4 kg)
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum people1
Maximum people6 persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 2 in. (7.1 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightW/350 MAG Merc: 3,548 lbs. (1,609.4 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available