Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 S SS 2007 vs Starcraft Marine Sport 226 Fish RE CR 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 S SS 2007 vs Starcraft Marine Sport 226 Fish RE CR 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 Sport 226 Fish RE CR 2006 measures 22,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 S SS 2007 at 14,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine Sport 226 Fish RE CR 2006 tips the scales at 2 315 lbs — 2 060 lbs less than the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 S SS 2007 at 255 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 125 hp, the Starcraft Marine Sport 226 Fish RE CR 2006 has a 100-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 S SS 2007's 25-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 Sport 226 Fish RE CR 2006 is rated for 12 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 Sport 226 Fish RE CR 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Sport 226 Fish RE CR 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 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
ModelSport 226 Fish RE CR
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam67 in. (170 cm)
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches67
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise8℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Depth - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detail255 lbs. (115.7 kg)
Weight - Detail2,315 lbs. (1,050.1 kg)
Weight - kg115.67
Weight - kg1050.07
Weight - lbs.255
Weight - lbs.2315
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. (51 cm)
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches171
Length overall - Inches267
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (0.254 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailRequires portable fuel tank
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max25 hp (18.6 kW)
Engine max125 hp (86 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Operational Info
Maximum capacity920 lbs. (417.3 kg)
Maximum capacity2,405 lbs. (1,090.9 kg)
Maximum people4 or 555 lbs. (251.8 kg)
Maximum people12
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (64 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (.203 cm)