Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monark Marine 1702 Super Sport (Dual Console) 2005 vs Monark Marine SF 16 TS L 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monark Marine 1702 Super Sport (Dual Console) 2005 vs Monark Marine SF 16 TS L 2008 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 135 hp, the Monark Marine 1702 Super Sport (Dual Console) 2005 has a 95-hp advantage over the Monark Marine SF 16 TS L 2008'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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Monark Marine 1702 Super Sport (Dual Console) 2005 and its 135-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Monark Marine SF 16 TS L 2008 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeMonark Marine
MakeMonark Marine
Model1702 Super Sport (Dual Console)
ModelSF 16 TS L
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (234 cm)
Beam67 in. (170 cm)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches67
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise8℃
Depth - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Depth - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inches29
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (38 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail9 in. (23 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.23
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches9
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches2
Weight - Detail1,185 lbs. (537.5 kg)
Weight - Detail508 lbs. (230.4 kg)
Weight - kg537.51
Weight - kg230.42
Weight - lbs.1185
Weight - lbs.508
Width [transom] - Detail90 in. (229 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail66 in. (168 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 4 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.28
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches208
Length overall - Inches194
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull thickness0.100 in. (.254 cm)
Hull thickness0.1 in. (0.254 cm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable fuel tank (included with Mercury engine)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max135 hp (101 kw)
Engine max40 hp (29.8 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs. (737.1 kg)
Maximum capacity1,220 lbs. (553.4 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people6 @ 800 lbs. (362.9 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 9 in. (6.3 m)