Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Nexstar 2100 I/O 2006 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Nexstar 2100 I/O 2006 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 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 Nexstar 2100 I/O 2006 measures 21,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L 2007 at 14,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L 2007 tips the scales at 225 lbs — 202 lbs less than the Starcraft Marine Nexstar 2100 I/O 2006 at 23 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 6 hp for the Starcraft Marine Nexstar 2100 I/O 2006 and 25 hp for the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L 2007. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Nexstar 2100 I/O 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L 2007 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 Nexstar 2100 I/O 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Nexstar 2100 I/O 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L 2007 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
ModelNexstar 2100 I/O
ModelSeaFarer 14 L
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam67 in. (170 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches67
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise8℃
Depth - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Depth - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches29
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs. (952.6 kg)
Weight - Detail225 lbs. (102.1 kg)
Weight - kg1043.26
Weight - kg102.06
Weight - lbs.23
Weight - lbs.225
Width [transom] - Detail99 in. (252 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 76 in. (193 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail66 in. (168 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 53 in. (135 cm)
Length - Meters6.5
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 2 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches254
Length overall - Inches171
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.065 in. (0.165 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailRequires portable fuel tank
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max6.2 MPI 320 hp (239 kw)
Engine max25 hp (18.6 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs. (861.8 kg)
Maximum capacity1,020 lbs. (462.7 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people5 or 655 lbs. (297.1 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 2 in. (7.7 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightW/6.2 MPI Merc: 3,728 lbs. (1,691.0 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available