Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Sea Star 2000 I/O 2006 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Sea Star 2000 I/O 2006 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2006 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 SeaFarer 16 C 2006 measures 16,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine Sea Star 2000 I/O 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine Sea Star 2000 I/O 2006 tips the scales at 2 325 lbs — 2 273 lbs more than the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2006 at 52 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 2006 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 2006 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 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2006 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
Model Year2006
Model Year2006
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 - Inches3
Depth - Inches2
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.52
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 - Feet2
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5.0 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] inches1
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. (.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 - DetailPortable fuel tank; included with Mercury engine
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
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
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 Wt. W/40 Merc 4s EFI: 1,305 lbs. (592.0 kg)