Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Star Step 241 I/O 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Star Step 241 I/O 2012 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 425 hp, the Starcraft Marine Star Step 241 I/O 2012 has a 422-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L 2004's 3-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Star Step 241 I/O 2012 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L 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 Star Step 241 I/O 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Star Step 241 I/O 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 23,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 L 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
ModelSeaFarer 14 L
ModelStar Step 241 I/O
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches67
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise8℃
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail225 lbs
Weight - Detail2,945 lbs
Weight - kg102.06
Weight - kg1335.83
Weight - lbs.225
Weight - lbs.2945
Height - Detail29 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches29
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Meters7.26
Length overall - Inches171
Length overall - Inches286
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23.83
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max3
Engine max425 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.0 MPI Alpha
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1020 lbs
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people13
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing: 4,705 lbs