Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine SLS 3 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 SC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine SLS 3 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 SC 2012 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 Starfire 160 SC 2012 tops out at 60 hp. Engine specs for the Starcraft Marine SLS 3 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 SC 2012 carries 16 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Starcraft Marine SLS 3 2021. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine SLS 3 2021 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 SC 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine SLS 3 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine SLS 3 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 SC 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches300
Length overall - Inches192
Beamnot available
Beam81 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches81
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail845 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg383.29
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.845
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail74 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model50 ELPT EFI
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max60 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelStarfire 160 SC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 4 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 1,730 lbs