Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Sea Star 2000 I/O 2006 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C LW 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Sea Star 2000 I/O 2006 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C LW 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Starcraft Marine Sea Star 2000 I/O 2006 measures 20,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C LW 2007 at 16,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine Sea Star 2000 I/O 2006 tips the scales at 2 325 lbs - 1 805 lbs more than the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C LW 2007 at 520 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C LW 2007 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Starcraft Marine Sea Star 2000 I/O 2006 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Sea Star 2000 I/O 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C LW 2007 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 Sea Star 2000 I/O 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Sea Star 2000 I/O 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C LW 2007 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
ModelSea Star 2000 I/O
ModelSeaFarer 16 C LW
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam74 in. (188 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches74
Deadrise13℃
Deadrise15℃
Depth - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Depth - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inches30
Depth - Inches20
Weight - Detail2,325 lbs. (1,054.6 kg)
Weight - Detail520 lbs. (235.9 kg)
Weight - kg1054.6
Weight - kg235.87
Weight - lbs.2325
Weight - lbs.520
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (239 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 86 in. (218 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail72 in. (183 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 62 in. (158 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Meters5
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches196
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail10 in. (25 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.25
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches10
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail19 in. (48 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.48
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches19
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in. (0.203 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard3.0 l TKS 135 hp (101 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailRequires portable fuel tank
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp (29.8 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,890 lbs. (857.3 kg)
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544.3 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people5 or 700 lbs. (317.5 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 11 in. (7.9 m)
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Trailer - WeightW/Std. Eng.: 3,335 lbs. (1,512.7 kg)
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight with 40 Merc 4s EFI BF: 1,305 lbs. (592 kg)