Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine C-Star 166 DC 2004 vs Starcraft Marine D Star 160 DLX DC 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine C-Star 166 DC 2004 vs Starcraft Marine D Star 160 DLX DC 2005 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 166 DC 2004 has a 65-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine D Star 160 DLX DC 2005's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Starcraft Marine C-Star 166 DC 2004 and its 125-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Starcraft Marine D Star 160 DLX DC 2005 with its 60-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelC-Star 166 DC
ModelD Star 160 DLX DC
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam90 in
Beam83 in. (210 cm)
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches83
Deadrise15°
Deadrise12℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail11 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in. (31 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.28
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] inches11
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches21
Weight - Detail1135 lbs
Weight - Detail835 lbs. (378.8 kg)
Weight - kg514.83
Weight - kg378.75
Weight - lbs.1135
Weight - lbs.835
Height - Detail27 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches27
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 1 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters4.9
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches193
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches23
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (203 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 64 in. (163 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.080 in. (.203 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable Fuel Tank; Included With Mercury Engine
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max125
Engine max60 hp (45 kw)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1500 lbs
Maximum capacity1,350 lbs. (612.4 kg)
Maximum people6 persons
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTowing Wt. W/115 4s Merc: 1,713 lbs. (770.0 kg)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 6 in. (6.3 m)