Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Patriot 140 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Superfisherman 186 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Patriot 140 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Superfisherman 186 2011 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 200 hp, the Starcraft Marine Superfisherman 186 2011 has a 160-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Patriot 140 2004'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 Superfisherman 186 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Patriot 140 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 Superfisherman 186 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Superfisherman 186 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 18,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Patriot 140 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
ModelPatriot 140
ModelSuperfisherman 186
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches100
Deadrise12℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail11 in.
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.28
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches11
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail22 in.
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail380 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,333 lbs.
Weight - kg172.36
Weight - kg604.64
Weight - lbs.380
Weight - lbs.1333
Height - Detail20 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches20
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]25 in.
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 7 in.
Length overall - Meters4.37
Length overall - Meters5.66
Length overall - Inches172
Length overall - Inches223
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail29 in.
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches29
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail99 in.
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18.58
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.10 in.
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max40
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity975 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,985 lbs.
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft.
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 3,195 lbs.