Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 1620 FLSS 2008 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 FS 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 1620 FLSS 2008 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 FS 2004 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 125 hp, the Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 FS 2004 has a 85-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine 1620 FLSS 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 Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 FS 2004 and its 125-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Starcraft Marine 1620 FLSS 2008 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model1620 FLSS
ModelC-Star 170 FS
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam67 in. (170 cm)
Beam90 in.
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches67
Beam - Inches90
Deadrise8℃ (at transom)
Deadrise15℃
Depth - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailBoat Only: 508 lbs. (230.4 kg)
Weight - Detail1290 lbs.
Weight - kg230.42
Weight - kg585.13
Weight - lbs.508
Weight - lbs.1290
Width [transom] - Detail66 in. (168 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 53 in. (135 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]For Engine: 20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in.
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in.
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches202
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail11 in.
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.28
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches11
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail22 in.
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches22
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail27 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in. (0.254 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailRequires portable fuel tank
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal.
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max40 hp (29.8 kW)
Engine max125
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,220 lbs. (553.4 kg)
Maximum capacity1555 lbs.
Maximum people6 or 800 lbs. / 6 or 362.9 kg
Maximum people6 persons