Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 1620 FLSS 2008 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 170 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 1620 FLSS 2008 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 170 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 Starfire 170 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 Starfire 170 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
ModelStarfire 170
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam67 in. (170 cm)
Beam85 in.
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches67
Beam - Inches85
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 - Detail1050 lbs.
Weight - kg230.42
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - lbs.508
Weight - lbs.1050
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. 11 in.
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters5.16
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches203
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in.
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail24 in.
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches24
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 - Detail23 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 - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,220 lbs. (553.4 kg)
Maximum capacity1500 lbs.
Maximum people6 or 800 lbs. / 6 or 362.9 kg
Maximum people6 persons