Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L LW 2004 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L SS 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L LW 2004 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L SS 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 25 hp, the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L SS 2006 has a 22-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L LW 2004's 3-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L SS 2006 and its 25-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L LW 2004 with its 3-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelSeaFarer 14 L LW
ModelSeaFarer 14 L SS
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam67 in
Beam67 in. (170 cm)
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Inches67
Beam - Inches67
Deadrise8℃
Deadrise8℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail9 in
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.23
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches9
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail20 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches2
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail370 lbs
Weight - Detail255 lbs. (115.7 kg)
Weight - kg167.83
Weight - kg115.67
Weight - lbs.37
Weight - lbs.255
Height - Detail29 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches29
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches171
Length overall - Inches171
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 - Meters4.3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (.254 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max3
Engine max25 hp (18.6 kw)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity995 lbs
Maximum capacity1,020 lbs. (462.7 kg)
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people5