Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Alaskan 12 TL 2013 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 DC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Alaskan 12 TL 2013 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 DC 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 125 hp, the Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 DC 2004 has a 100-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Alaskan 12 TL 2013's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 DC 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Alaskan 12 TL 2013 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 DC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 DC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Alaskan 12 TL 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelAlaskan 12 TL
ModelC-Star 170 DC
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.6
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches63
Beam - Inches9
Depth - Detail19 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches19
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail185 lbs
Weight - Detail1190 lbs
Weight - kg83.91
Weight - kg539.77
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.119
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet11.83
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters3.61
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Inches142
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
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 materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.064 in. bottom gauge 0.060 in. side gauge 0.064 in. rib gauge
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max25 hp
Engine max125
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum capacity1555 lbs
Maximum people3
Maximum people6 persons