Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2005 vs Starcraft Marine Starcaster 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2005 vs Starcraft Marine Starcaster 2009 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 Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2005 carries a rated maximum of 40 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Starcaster 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2005 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Starcaster 2009 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 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 C 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Starcaster 2009 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 16 C
ModelStarcaster
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam74 in. (188 cm)
Beam81 in
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches81
Deadrise15℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Depth - Detail17 in
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inches17
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] - Detail81 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inches21
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.080 in. (.203 cm)
Hull thickness0.08 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
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 typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544.3 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTowing Wt. W/25 Merc 4s BF: 1,305 lbs. (592.0 kg)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Trailer - Length over all22 ft