Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Nexstar 2312 I/O 2006 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Nexstar 2312 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 6 hp for the Starcraft Marine Nexstar 2312 I/O 2006 and 4 hp for the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2004. 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 2312 I/O 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2004 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 Nexstar 2312 I/O 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Nexstar 2312 I/O 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2004 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
ModelNexstar 2312 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
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise15℃
Depth - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,920 lbs. (1,778.1 kg)
Weight - Detail520 lbs
Weight - kg1778.08
Weight - kg235.87
Weight - lbs.392
Weight - lbs.52
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (239 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 85 in. (216 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters7.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in. (7.1 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Inches28
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 - Detail75 gal. (283.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max6.2 l MPI 320 hp (278 kw)
Engine max4
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs. (1,043.3 kg)
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people6 persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 5 in. (8.4 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightW/6.2 MPI Merc: 5,764 lbs. (2,614.6 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available