Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Aurora 2000 I/O 2004 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 FS 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Aurora 2000 I/O 2004 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 260 hp, the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2000 I/O 2004 has a 135-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 Aurora 2000 I/O 2004 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 Aurora 2000 I/O 2004 is rated for 12 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 Aurora 2000 I/O 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Aurora 2000 I/O 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 0,0 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
ModelAurora 2000 I/O
ModelC-Star 170 FS
Model Year2004
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches90
Deadrise13°
Deadrise15℃
Weight - Detail2325 lbs.
Weight - Detail1290 lbs.
Weight - kg1054.6
Weight - kg585.13
Weight - lbs.2325
Weight - lbs.1290
Height - Detail30 in.
Height - Detail27 in.
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inches30
Height - Inches27
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in.
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Inches244
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 [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in.
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 Gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Engine max260
Engine max125
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1890 lbs.
Maximum capacity1555 lbs.
Maximum people12 persons
Maximum people6 persons