Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monark Marine 1602 Sport (Dual Console) 2005 vs Monark Marine FS 1601 DLX SC (Deluxe Side Console) 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monark Marine 1602 Sport (Dual Console) 2005 vs Monark Marine FS 1601 DLX SC (Deluxe Side Console) 2005 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 115 hp, the Monark Marine 1602 Sport (Dual Console) 2005 has a 65-hp advantage over the Monark Marine FS 1601 DLX SC (Deluxe Side Console) 2005's 50-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 Monark Marine 1602 Sport (Dual Console) 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Monark Marine FS 1601 DLX SC (Deluxe Side Console) 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Monark Marine 1602 Sport (Dual Console) 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Monark Marine 1602 Sport (Dual Console) 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Monark Marine FS 1601 DLX SC (Deluxe Side Console) 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMonark Marine
MakeMonark Marine
Model1602 Sport (Dual Console)
ModelFS 1601 DLX SC (Deluxe Side Console)
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam90 in. (229 cm)
Beam73 in. (185 cm)
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches73
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise12℃
Depth - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Depth - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inches2
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (38 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail10 in. (25 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.25
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches1
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches21
Weight - Detail1,075 lbs. (487.6 kg)
Weight - Detail690 lbs. (313.0 kg)
Weight - kg487.61
Weight - kg312.98
Weight - lbs.1075
Weight - lbs.69
Width [transom] - Detail90 in. (229 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail70 in. (178 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inches196
Body / Hull
Hull thickness0.100 in. (.254 cm)
Hull thickness0.100 in. (.254 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max115 hp (85 kw)
Engine max50 hp (37 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,410 lbs. (639.6 kg)
Maximum capacity1,170 lbs. (530.7 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people5
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)