Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 1700 DC 2010 vs Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 1700 DC 2010 vs Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 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 90 hp, the Starcraft Marine 1700 DC 2010 has a 86-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 2004's 4-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 1700 DC 2010 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 2004 with its 4-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model1700 DC
ModelPatriot 16
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches75
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail925 lbs
Weight - Detail410 lbs
Weight - kg419.57
Weight - kg185.97
Weight - lbs.925
Weight - lbs.41
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet16.92
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.16
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Inches203
Length overall - Inches196
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail10 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.25
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches1
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail19 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.48
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches19
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Horsepower90 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max4
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs
Maximum capacity1215 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people6 persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 11 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 2,063 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available