Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Nexstar 2100 2004 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C LW 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Nexstar 2100 2004 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C LW 2006 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 Nexstar 2100 2004 has a 260-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C LW 2006's 40-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 Nexstar 2100 2004 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C LW 2006 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 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Nexstar 2100 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 11 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C LW 2006 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
ModelSeaFarer 16 C LW
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in.
Beam74 in. (188 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches74
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise15℃
Weight - Detail2215 lbs.
Weight - Detail520 lbs. (235.9 kg)
Weight - kg1004.71
Weight - kg235.87
Weight - lbs.2215
Weight - lbs.520
Height - Detail32 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches32
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft.
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches196
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches20
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail10 in. (25 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.25
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches10
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail19 in. (48 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.48
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches19
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail72 in. (183 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 62 in. (158 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in. (.203 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable fuel tank; included with Mercury engine
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max300
Engine max40 hp (29.8 kw)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1635 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544.3 kg)
Maximum people11 persons
Maximum people5
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Wt. W/40 Merc 4s EFI: 1,305 lbs. (592.0 kg)