Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 170 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 170 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 Starcraft Marine Starfire 170 2004 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 23 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Starfire 170 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 230 MDX 2021 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Starfire 170 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 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 Starfire 170 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 11 in
Length - Feet27
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters5.16
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches203
Beamnot available
Beam85 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches85
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail24 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches24
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1050 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.105
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
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Engine maxnot available
Engine max125
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1500 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6 persons
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelStarfire 17
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2004
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum