16 Foot Starcraft Boats For Sale

The Starcraft SV16 is a 16-foot deck boat built as an entry-level family boat, with an overall length of around 17 feet and seating for six. Its deckboat platform carries the beam farther forward than a traditional V-hull, opening up a bow lounge area where passengers can sit without knocking knees. That layout makes the SV16 a practical first boat for a family of four to six who want to tube, take watersports, or zip around an inland lake, and it ships on a trailer for easy towing. Shoppers searching for a 16 ft Starcraft boat for sale will find this is one of the most compact deck boats Starcraft offers, paired with a fiberglass cockpit floor.

Performance is the SV16's main draw at this size. The hull is a dihedral modified-pad design that holds lateral stability and stays predictable through turns and at cruise. Tested with a 70-horsepower Yamaha, comfortable cruising speeds came at 18 and 24 mph, with a top speed of 38 mph at 5,800 RPM. Engine choices run from a 60 up to a 90-horsepower Yamaha outboard; the boat runs well on all three and has no trouble running the 70 all day. With a 90-horsepower Yamaha, the 16-footer accelerates quickly, well beyond the 40-horsepower limit a comparably sized pontoon would accept.

The helm carries a molded-in footrest with C-deck flooring, a three-spoke steering wheel with full tilt capacity, switch toggles, a full gauge package, and a storage locker for a phone. A standard Wet Sounds stereo is Bluetooth-ready and runs four speakers. The driver sits with two seats alongside and a clear line to the bow lounges, so the captain stays part of the action. The boat carries nine cup holders, an unusual count for a boat of this length.

Storage is spread through the SV16. The center seating zone fits three full-size adults over a full-width compartment with no blocks or barriers. There is storage under both bow lounges and under the rear seats, plus three to four additional compartments off the stern. The bow uses non-skid flooring for swimming days, and grab rails run within reach for child safety. The deep freeboard rises above the knees of a 5-foot-11 adult, adding security for kids standing in the boat.

The stern is set up for watersports and reboarding. A heavy-duty ski tow bar handles tubes, a four-step telescoping ladder helps swimmers climb back in, and a matte black marine tower mounts at center. A Bimini top is available for shade. The removable bow seat lifts out and converts into a couch or lean-back, and a fun package adds the tow bar, seat back rests, and bow grab rails while keeping the price reasonable. The cockpit floor uses a pressed-in mat that stays clean-looking and does not burn bare feet.

Used 16 ft Starcraft boats trade on this combination of trailerability, deck-boat space, and Yamaha outboard power, and the model carries over with the larger SV18 added for 2026. When buying, check which Yamaha is fitted, since the 60, 70, and 90 horsepower options change the boat's pace, and confirm the trailer and any fun-package upgrades are included. A 16ft Starcraft boat cover is worth having to protect the upholstery between outings.



Currently, there are 914 boats available for sale for Starcraft boats. Prices range from $3,995 to $139,900, with an average listing price of $49,541. The inventory includes 738 new boats and 176 used boats. The fleet is comprised of 913 powerboats. Popular boat types include Pontoon, Deck, Aluminum Fishing, Other, and Runabout. boats are most popular in Naples, Pewaukee, Fort Lauderdale, Laconia, and Washington. There have been 3,587 boats listed on MarineSource that have sold in the past year. May is the most common month for new and used boats to be added to MarineSource, so be sure to check back regularly. February is the most common month for boats to sell, so be sure to beat the rush! The most common activities for boats are family fun, freshwater fishing, day cruising, saltwater fishing, and watersports. Most boats contain gps, radio, bow rail, sonar, and depth sounder. boats tend to have an average of 1 engine. It is common for boats to have Yamaha engines or MERCURY engines or Mercury engines.