Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 DLX SC 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Stardeck 180 Fish 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 DLX SC 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Stardeck 180 Fish 2012 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 50 hp, the Starcraft Marine Stardeck 180 Fish 2012 has a 45-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 DLX SC 2004's 5-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 Stardeck 180 Fish 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 DLX SC 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 Stardeck 180 Fish 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Stardeck 180 Fish 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 DLX SC 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 160 DLX SC
ModelStardeck 180 Fish
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise12℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail10 in
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.25
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches1
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail19 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.48
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches19
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail655 lbs
Weight - Detail1,550 lbs
Weight - kg297.1
Weight - kg703.07
Weight - lbs.655
Weight - lbs.155
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches2
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inches226
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18.83
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max5
Engine max50 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model25 ELPT EFI
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1215 lbs
Maximum capacity1,505 lbs
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people8