Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monark Marine FS 1600 DLX T (Deluxe With Tiller Steering) 2005 vs Monark Marine King 175 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monark Marine FS 1600 DLX T (Deluxe With Tiller Steering) 2005 vs Monark Marine King 175 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 150 hp, the Monark Marine King 175 2006 has a 110-hp advantage over the Monark Marine FS 1600 DLX T (Deluxe With Tiller Steering) 2005'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 King 175 2006 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Monark Marine FS 1600 DLX T (Deluxe With Tiller Steering) 2005 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeMonark Marine
MakeMonark Marine
ModelFS 1600 DLX T (Deluxe With Tiller Steering)
ModelKing 175
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] - Detail10 in. (25 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (33 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.25
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inches1
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [max] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (71 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail640 lbs. (290.3 kg)
Weight - Detail1,290 lbs. (585.1 kg)
Weight - kg290.3
Weight - kg585.13
Weight - lbs.64
Weight - lbs.129
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 - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 4 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters5.28
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inches208
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull thickness0.100 in. (.254 cm)
Hull thickness0.100 in. (0.254 cm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140.1 l)
Engine max40 hp (29.8 kw)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,215 lbs. (551.1 kg)
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs. (737.1 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people6 @ 850 lbs. (385.6 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)