Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 2004 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 TS SC 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 2004 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 TS SC 2007 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 - 40 hp for the Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 2004 and 40 hp for the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 TS SC 2007. 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.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 2004 and Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 TS SC 2007 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelPatriot 160
ModelSeaFarer 16 TS SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in.
Beam67 in. (170 cm)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches67
Deadrise12℃
Deadrise8℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail10 in.
Draft [drive up] - Detail9 in. (23 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.25
Draft [drive up] meters0.23
Draft [drive up] inches10
Draft [drive up] inches9
Draft [max] - Detail19 in.
Draft [max] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.48
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inches19
Draft [max] - Inches20
Weight - Detail410 lbs.
Weight - Detail508 lbs. (230.4 kg)
Weight - kg185.97
Weight - kg230.42
Weight - lbs.410
Weight - lbs.508
Height - Detail20 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches20
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inches194
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches29
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail66 in. (168 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 53 in. (135 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (0.254 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max40
Engine max40 hp (29.8 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailRequires portable fuel tank
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1215 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,220 lbs. (553.4 kg)
Maximum people6 persons
Maximum people6 or 800 lbs. (362.9 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 9 in. (6.3 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight with 40 Merc 4s EFI BF: 1,295 lbs. (587.4 kg)