Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 L SS 2004 vs Starcraft Marine SLS 1 2021: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 L SS 2004 vs Starcraft Marine SLS 1 2021 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 SLS 1 2021 has a 110-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 L SS 2004's 40-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Starcraft Marine SLS 1 2021 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 L SS 2004 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
Makenot available
ModelSeaFarer 16 L SS
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam67 in.
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches67
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise8℃
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail255 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg115.67
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.255
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail29 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches29
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches264
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max40
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1220 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6 persons
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower