Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 170 OB 2008 vs Starcraft Marine Limited I/O Series 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Starcraft Marine 170 OB 2008 and the Starcraft Marine Limited I/O Series 2009 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Starcraft Marine 170 OB 2008 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Limited I/O Series 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
The Starcraft Marine 170 OB 2008 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Starcraft Marine Limited I/O Series 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Starcraft Marine 170 OB 2008 and Starcraft Marine Limited I/O Series 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model170 OB
ModelLimited I/O Series
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in. (254 cm)
Beam102 in
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise19℃ (at transom)
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailBoat Only: 1,273 lbs. (577.4 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg577.42
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1273
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail99 in. (251 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 84 in. (213 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail94 in
Height [transom]For Engine: 25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in. (5.4 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches212
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull thickness0.100 in. (0.254 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816.5 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8 or 1,075 lbs. / 8 or 487.6 kg
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 0 in. (7 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight w/ 150 Merc. Ver.: 2,976 lbs. (1,349.9 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available