Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 1700 I/O 2010 vs Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 1700 I/O 2010 vs Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 2006 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 220 hp, the Starcraft Marine 1700 I/O 2010 has a 214-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 2006's 6-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine 1700 I/O 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 2006 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine 1700 I/O 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine 1700 I/O 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 16,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model1700 I/O
ModelJon 1232
Model Year201
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam90 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise15°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail33 in
Depth - Detail16 in
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches16
Weight - Detail1,550 lbs
Weight - Detail120 lbs
Weight - kg703.07
Weight - kg54.43
Weight - lbs.155
Weight - lbs.12
Width [transom] - Detail76 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 32 in
Length - Feet16.83
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches202
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.50 in
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 typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max220 hp
Engine max6 hp (4.5 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs
Maximum capacity390 lbs. (176.9 kg)
Maximum people8 or 1,100 lbs
Maximum people2
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 2,765 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available