Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Alaskan 15 DLX 2013 vs Starcraft Marine SVX 171 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Alaskan 15 DLX 2013 vs Starcraft Marine SVX 171 2022 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 90 hp, the Starcraft Marine SVX 171 2022 has a 55-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Alaskan 15 DLX 2013's 35-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 SVX 171 2022 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Alaskan 15 DLX 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine SVX 171 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine SVX 171 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Alaskan 15 DLX 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
Makenot available
ModelAlaskan 15 DLX
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam68 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches68
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail270 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg122.47
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.27
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail59 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet14.92
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail17.00 ft
Length overall - Meters4.55
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches179
Length overall - Inches204
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
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
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max35 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower90 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity850 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower