Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C LW 2006 vs Starcraft Marine SVX 191 OB 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C LW 2006 vs Starcraft Marine SVX 191 OB 2022 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 150 hp, the Starcraft Marine SVX 191 OB 2022 has a 110-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C LW 2006's 40-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: The Starcraft Marine SVX 191 OB 2022 at 19,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C LW 2006 at 16,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
Makenot available
ModelSeaFarer 16 C LW
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam74 in. (188 cm)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise15℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail10 in. (25 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.25
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches1
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail19 in. (48 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.48
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches19
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail520 lbs. (235.9 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg235.87
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.52
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail72 in. (183 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 62 in. (158 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Detail19.00 ft
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inches228
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in. (.203 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable fuel tank; included with Mercury engine
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max40 hp (29.8 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544.3 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Wt. W/40 Merc 4s EFI: 1,305 lbs. (592.0 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available