Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 1700 I/O 2010 vs Starcraft Marine Aurora 2210 I/O 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 1700 I/O 2010 vs Starcraft Marine Aurora 2210 I/O 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 425 hp, the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2210 I/O 2004 has a 205-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine 1700 I/O 2010's 220-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2210 I/O 2004 carries 51 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Starcraft Marine 1700 I/O 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Aurora 2210 I/O 2004 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine 1700 I/O 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2210 I/O 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2210 I/O 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine 1700 I/O 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model1700 I/O
ModelAurora 2210 I/O
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise15°
Deadrise17℃
Depth - Detail33 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,550 lbs
Weight - Detail2945 lbs
Weight - kg703.07
Weight - kg1335.83
Weight - lbs.155
Weight - lbs.2945
Width [transom] - Detail76 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet16.83
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Meters6.58
Length overall - Inches202
Length overall - Inches259
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail32 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches32
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max220 hp
Engine max425
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs
Maximum capacity1900 lbs
Maximum people8 or 1,100 lbs
Maximum people13 persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 2,765 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available