Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 L SS 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Sport Runabout 172 OB Sport 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 L SS 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Sport Runabout 172 OB Sport 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 130 hp, the Starcraft Marine Sport Runabout 172 OB Sport 2013 has a 126-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 L SS 2004's 4-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 Runabout 172 OB Sport 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 L SS 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Sport Runabout 172 OB Sport 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Sport Runabout 172 OB Sport 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 16,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 L SS 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelSeaFarer 16 L SS
ModelSport Runabout 172 OB Sport
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches67
Beam - Inches9
Deadrise8℃
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail255 lbs
Weight - Detail1,520 lbs
Weight - kg115.67
Weight - kg689.46
Weight - lbs.255
Weight - lbs.152
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 - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches202
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail33 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches33
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail79 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.83
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max4
Engine max130 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeBRP
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelE90 DPL
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1220 lbs
Maximum capacity1,725 lbs
Maximum people6 persons
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight2,295 lbs