Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Bass 170 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Star Step I/O Series 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Bass 170 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Star Step I/O 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 Starcraft Marine Bass 170 2006 carries a rated maximum of 125 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Star Step I/O Series 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine Star Step I/O Series 2009 carries 51 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 Star Step I/O Series 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Starcraft Marine Bass 170 2006 and Starcraft Marine Star Step I/O Series 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelBass 17
ModelStar Step I/O 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 - Detail30 in
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inches3
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] - Detail94 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
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 materialFiberglass
Hull thickness0.100 in. (.254 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal. (71.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max125 hp (93 kw)
Engine maxnot available
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