Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 1789 SC 2008 vs Starcraft Marine Storm 166 DC 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 1789 SC 2008 vs Starcraft Marine Storm 166 DC 2021 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 Starcraft Marine 1789 SC 2008 carries a rated maximum of 50 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Storm 166 DC 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Both boats are rated for 4 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: The Starcraft Marine 1789 SC 2008 and Starcraft Marine Storm 166 DC 2021 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
Makenot available
Model1789 SC
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81 in. (205.7 cm)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise10℃ (at transom)
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail17 in. (43.2 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches17
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail7 in. (17.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.18
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches7
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail19 in. (48.3 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.48
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches19
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailBoat Only: 745 lbs. (338 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg337.93
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.745
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail81 in. (205.7 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 54 in. (137.2 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]For Engine: 20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail16.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessN/A
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max50 hp (37.3 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,025 lbs. (465 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4 or 525 lbs. / 4 or 238.1 kg
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight w/ 50 Merc. 4s: 1,750 lbs. (794 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available