Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Bass 170 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Majestic Series 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Bass 170 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Majestic Series 2009 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 150 hp, the Starcraft Marine Majestic Series 2009 has a 25-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Bass 170 2006'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 Majestic Series 2009 carries 35 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Bass 170 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Starcraft Marine Bass 170 2006 is rated for up to 4 people. Passenger data for the Starcraft Marine Majestic Series 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Starcraft Marine Majestic Series 2009 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Starcraft Marine Bass 170 2006 with its 125-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelBass 17
ModelMajestic Series
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam78 in. (198 cm)
Beam102 in
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches78
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise7℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inches27
Draft [drive up] - Detail8 in. (20 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.2
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches8
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches2
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail971 lbs. (440.5 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg440.44
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.971
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail78 in. (198 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 60 in. (152 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]0.08 in
Length - Meters5.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches205
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialWood
Hull thickness0.100 in. (.254 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal. (71.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max125 hp (93 kw)
Engine max150 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,340 lbs. (607.8 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 10 in. (6.5 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Wt. W/115 4s Merc: 2,492 lbs. (1,130.4 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available