Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 1700 OB SPORT 2009 vs Starcraft Marine Futura 180 SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 1700 OB SPORT 2009 vs Starcraft Marine Futura 180 SC 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 130 hp, the Starcraft Marine 1700 OB SPORT 2009 has a 128-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Futura 180 SC 2004's 2-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 Futura 180 SC 2004 carries 52 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Starcraft Marine 1700 OB SPORT 2009. 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 1700 OB SPORT 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Futura 180 SC 2004 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine 1700 OB SPORT 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine 1700 OB SPORT 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Futura 180 SC 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model1700 OB SPORT
ModelFutura 180 SC
Model Year2009
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches1
Depth - Detail33 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,520 lbs
Weight - Detail1330 lbs
Weight - kg689.46
Weight - kg603.28
Weight - lbs.152
Weight - lbs.133
Width [transom] - Detail79 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Inches202
Length overall - Inches218
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches24
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Engine max130 hp
Engine max2
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,725 lbs
Maximum capacity1700 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people7 persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 2,295 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available