Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 TS S 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Stardeck 236 Cruise-N-Fish 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 TS S 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Stardeck 236 Cruise-N-Fish 2013 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 Stardeck 236 Cruise-N-Fish 2013 measures 23,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 9,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 TS S 2006 at 14,0 feet (2006). At 4 lbs and 22 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Starcraft Marine Stardeck 236 Cruise-N-Fish 2013 has a 125-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 TS S 2006'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 Stardeck 236 Cruise-N-Fish 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 TS S 2006 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Stardeck 236 Cruise-N-Fish 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Stardeck 236 Cruise-N-Fish 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 14 TS S 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelSeaFarer 14 TS S
ModelStardeck 236 Cruise-N-Fish
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam67 in. (170 cm)
Beam102 in
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches67
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise8℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inches27
Draft [drive up] - Detail9 in. (23 cm)
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. (51 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches2
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail400 lbs. (181.4 kg)
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - lbs.4
Weight - lbs.22
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 - Feet23.83
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Meters7.26
Length overall - Inches171
Length overall - Inches286
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in. (.254 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable fuel tank; included with Mercury engine
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max25 hp (18.6 kw)
Engine max150 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelF90LA
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity895 lbs. (451.3 kg)
Maximum capacity2,295 lbs
Maximum people3
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. 4 in. (5.9 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Wt. W/25 Merc 4s BF: 1,090 lbs. (494.4 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 ga
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2