Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 206 RE CR 2008 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 206 RE CR 2008 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the Starcraft Marine 206 RE CR 2008 and 125 hp for the Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 SC 2004. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 SC 2004 carries 32 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Starcraft Marine 206 RE CR 2008. 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 206 RE CR 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 SC 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine 206 RE CR 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine 206 RE CR 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 SC 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model206 RE CR
ModelC-Star 170 SC
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam90 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches9
Weight - DetailBoat Only: 2,088 lbs. (947.1 kg)
Weight - Detail1140 lbs
Weight - kg947.1
Weight - kg517.09
Weight - lbs.2088
Weight - lbs.114
Height - DetailFence: 27 in. (69 cm)
Height - Detail27 in
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inches27
Height - Inches27
Height [transom]For Engine: 20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Inches243
Length overall - Inches202
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail11 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.28
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches11
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches22
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (64 cm)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gaugeAluminum: .08 in. (.203 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine max125
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,155 lbs. (977.5 kg)
Maximum capacity1555 lbs
Maximum people10 or 1,410 lbs. / 10 or 639.6 kg
Maximum people6 persons