Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 179 PRO V (side console) 2008 vs Starcraft Marine ISLANDER I/O Series 2009: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Starcraft Marine 179 PRO V (side console) 2008 and the Starcraft Marine ISLANDER I/O Series 2009 are modified-V designs, both built in aluminium, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Starcraft Marine 179 PRO V (side console) 2008 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine ISLANDER I/O Series 2009 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
The Starcraft Marine 179 PRO V (side console) 2008 is rated for up to 4 people. Passenger data for the Starcraft Marine ISLANDER I/O Series 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Starcraft Marine 179 PRO V (side console) 2008 and Starcraft Marine ISLANDER I/O Series 2009 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
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model179 PRO V (side console)
ModelISLANDER I/O Series
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam85 in. (215.9 cm)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise10℃ (at transom)
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail18 in. (45.7 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters45.72
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches18
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail8 in. (20.3 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.2
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches8
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches20
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailBoat Only: 1,075 (488 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg487.61
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1075
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail85 in. (215.9 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 - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in. (0.254 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max90 hp (67.1 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,075 lbs. (488 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4 or 525 lbs. / 4 or 238.1 kg
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight w/ 90 Merc. 4s: 2,415 lbs. (1,095 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available