Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 221 I/O 2010 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 FS 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 221 I/O 2010 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 FS 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 425 hp, the Starcraft Marine 221 I/O 2010 has a 300-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 FS 2004's 125-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 221 I/O 2010 carries 51 gallons versus 32 gallons in the Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 FS 2004. 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 221 I/O 2010 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 FS 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 221 I/O 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine 221 I/O 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 21,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 FS 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
Model221 I/O
ModelC-Star 170 FS
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches9
Deadrise17°
Deadrise15℃
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,945 lbs
Weight - Detail1290 lbs
Weight - kg1335.83
Weight - kg585.13
Weight - lbs.2945
Weight - lbs.129
Width [transom] - Detail94 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet21.58
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters6.58
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Inches259
Length overall - Inches202
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
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail27 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max425 hp
Engine max125
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs
Maximum capacity1555 lbs
Maximum people13 or 1,850 lbs
Maximum people6 persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 4 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 4,705 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available