Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monark Marine FS 1600 DLX T (Deluxe With Tiller Steering) 2005 vs Monark Marine Scorpion 1601 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monark Marine FS 1600 DLX T (Deluxe With Tiller Steering) 2005 vs Monark Marine Scorpion 1601 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 75 hp, the Monark Marine Scorpion 1601 2006 has a 35-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 Scorpion 1601 2006 and its 75-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)
ModelScorpion 1601
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (185 cm)
Beam82 in. (208 cm)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches82
Deadrise12℃
Deadrise10℃
Depth - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Depth - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inches24
Draft [drive up] - Detail10 in. (25 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail11 in. (28 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.25
Draft [drive up] meters0.28
Draft [drive up] inches1
Draft [drive up] inches11
Draft [max] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches23
Weight - Detail640 lbs. (290.3 kg)
Weight - Detail865 lbs. (392.4 kg)
Weight - kg290.3
Weight - kg392.36
Weight - lbs.64
Weight - lbs.865
Width [transom] - Detail70 in. (178 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail81 in. (205 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. 6 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inches198
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
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 - Detail13 gal. (49.2 l)
Engine max40 hp (29.8 kw)
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters49.21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,215 lbs. (551.1 kg)
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669.1 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people6 @ 825 lbs. (374.2 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 6 in. (6.3 m)