Monark Marine FS 1400 TL (Tiller Steering) 2005 boat specs
Monark Marine
Monark Marine FS 1400 TL (Tiller Steering) 2005
2005
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Monark Marine Sport 1702 Super Sport 2006 boat specs
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Monark Marine Sport 1702 Super Sport 2006
2006
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Monark Marine FS 1400 TL (Tiller Steering) 2005 vs Monark Marine Sport 1702 Super Sport 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Monark Marine FS 1400 TL (Tiller Steering) 2005 vs Monark Marine Sport 1702 Super Sport 2006 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 Sport 1702 Super Sport 2006 has a 95-hp advantage over the Monark Marine FS 1400 TL (Tiller Steering) 2005's 40-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 Sport 1702 Super Sport 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Monark Marine FS 1400 TL (Tiller Steering) 2005 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Monark Marine Sport 1702 Super Sport 2006 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Monark Marine Sport 1702 Super Sport 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Monark Marine FS 1400 TL (Tiller Steering) 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMonark Marine
MakeMonark Marine
ModelFS 1400 TL (Tiller Steering)
ModelSport 1702 Super Sport
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (185 cm)
Beam92 in. (234 cm)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise12℃
Deadrise17℃
Depth - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Depth - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inches27
Draft [drive up] - Detail11 in. (28 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (38 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.28
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inches11
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (56 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail575 lbs. (260.8 kg)
Weight - Detail1,225 lbs. (555.7 kg)
Weight - kg260.82
Weight - kg555.65
Weight - lbs.575
Weight - lbs.1225
Width [transom] - Detail70 in. (178 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail90 in. (229 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 4 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 4 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.37
Length overall - Meters5.28
Length overall - Inches172
Length overall - Inches208
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull thickness0.080 in. (.203 cm)
Hull thickness0.100 in. (0.254 cm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Engine max40 hp (29.8 kw)
Engine max135 hp (101 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity975 lbs. (442.3 kg)
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs. (737.1 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people6 @ 850 lbs. (385.6 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all17 ft. 8 in. (5.4 m)
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)

Monark Marine FS 1400 TL (Tiller Steering) 2005 vs Monark Marine Sport 1702 Super Sport 2006 — Common Questions

Which is easier to trailer — the Monark Marine FS 1400 TL (Tiller Steering) 2005 or the Monark Marine Sport 1702 Super Sport 2006?
For trailering, the Monark Marine FS 1400 TL (Tiller Steering) 2005 has the edge at 575 lbs dry weight versus 1 225 lbs for the Monark Marine Sport 1702 Super Sport 2006. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Monark Marine Sport 1702 Super Sport 2006 is rated to a maximum of 135 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Monark Marine FS 1400 TL (Tiller Steering) 2005 tops out at 40 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Monark Marine FS 1400 TL (Tiller Steering) 2005 is Coast Guard rated for 4 passengers, while the Monark Marine Sport 1702 Super Sport 2006 is certified for 6. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Monark Marine Sport 1702 Super Sport 2006 measures 92" wide, compared to 73" for the Monark Marine FS 1400 TL (Tiller Steering) 2005. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Are the Monark Marine FS 1400 TL (Tiller Steering) 2005 and Monark Marine Sport 1702 Super Sport 2006 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Monark Marine FS 1400 TL (Tiller Steering) 2005 and the Monark Marine Sport 1702 Super Sport 2006 are built by Monark Marine. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.