Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 DLX SC 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 DLX SC 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 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 Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 DLX SC 2004 carries a rated maximum of 5 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 is rated for 6 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 Starfire Series 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 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
ModelStarfire Series
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches85
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 - Detailnot available
Weight - kg297.1
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.655
Weight - lbs.not available
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 - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches22
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.1 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max5
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1215 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people6