Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 DC 2005 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 DC 2005 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 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 Starfire 160 DC 2005 carries a rated maximum of 75 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
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 Starfire 160 DC 2005 and Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelStarfire 160 DC
ModelStarfire Series
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam83 in. (210 cm)
Beam85 in
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches83
Beam - Inches85
Deadrise12℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inches22
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in. (31 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail785 lbs. 356.1 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg356.07
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.785
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (203 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 64 in. (163 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 1 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters4.9
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches193
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness.080 in. (.203 cm)
Hull thickness0.1 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal. (60.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max75 hp (56 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,350 lbs. (612.4 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTowing Wt. W/200 Merc Opt.: 1,820 lbs. (825.6 kg)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 6 in. (6.3 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available