Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 S SS 2007 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 S SS 2007 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2004 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 - 25 hp for the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 S SS 2007 and 40 hp for the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2004. 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 S SS 2007 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 S SS 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelSeaFarer 14 S SS
ModelSeaFarer 16 C
Model Year2007
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam67 in. (170 cm)
Beam74 in.
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches67
Beam - Inches74
Deadrise8℃
Deadrise15℃
Depth - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail255 lbs. (115.7 kg)
Weight - Detail520 lbs.
Weight - kg115.67
Weight - kg235.87
Weight - lbs.255
Weight - lbs.520
Width [transom] - Detail66 in. (168 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 53 in. (135 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Height [transom]20 in.
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Inches171
Length overall - Inches196
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail10 in.
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.
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.48
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches19
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail20 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches20
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in. (0.254 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailRequires portable fuel tank
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max25 hp (18.6 kW)
Engine max40
Operational Info
Maximum capacity920 lbs. (417.3 kg)
Maximum capacity1200 lbs.
Maximum people4 or 555 lbs. (251.8 kg)
Maximum people6 persons