Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 L SS 2005 vs Starcraft Marine SLS 1 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 L SS 2005 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 2005'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: The Starcraft Marine SLS 1 2021 at 22,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 L SS 2005 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 L SS
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam67 in. (170 cm)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches67
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise8℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail290 lbs. (131.5 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg131.54
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.29
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail66 in. (168 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 53 in. (135 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (.254 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max40 hp (29.8 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,220 lbs. (553.4 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower