Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 DC 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 DC 2005 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 C-Star 170 DC 2005 tops out at 125 hp. Engine specs for the Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 carries 44 gallons versus 32 gallons in the Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 DC 2005. 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 230 MDX 2021 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 DC 2005 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 230 MDX 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 DC 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in. (5.1 m)
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches202
Beamnot available
Beam90 in. (229 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches9
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail11 in. (28 cm)
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. (56 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,204 lbs. (546.1 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg546.12
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1204
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail89 in. (226 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 73 in. (185 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121.1 l)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max125 hp (93 kw)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,555 lbs. (705.4 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelC-Star 170 DC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2005
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 (.254 cm)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTowing Wt. W/115 4s Merc: 2,649 lbs. (1,201.6 kg)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 3 in. (6.5 m)