Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 1700 DC 2008 vs Starcraft Marine Limited OB Series 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Starcraft Marine 1700 DC 2008 and the Starcraft Marine Limited OB 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 1700 DC 2008 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Limited OB Series 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine Limited OB Series 2009 carries 51 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Starcraft Marine 1700 DC 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Starcraft Marine 1700 DC 2008 is rated for up to 6 people. Passenger data for the Starcraft Marine Limited OB Series 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Starcraft Marine 1700 DC 2008 and Starcraft Marine Limited OB 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
Model1700 DC
ModelLimited OB Series
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam85 in. (216 cm)
Beam102 in
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise10℃ (at transom)
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail22 in. (56 cm)
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inches3
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in. (31 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailBoat Only: 925 lbs. (419.6 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg419.57
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.925
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail85 in. (216 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 71 in. (180 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail94 in
Height [transom]For Engine: 20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 11 in. (5.1 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.16
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches203
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull thickness0.08 in. (0.203 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs. (657.7 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6 or 900 lbs. / 6 or 408.2 kg
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 11 in. (7 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight w/ 90 Merc. 4s: 2,063 lbs. (935.8 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available