Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine C-Star 166 DC 2004 vs Starcraft Marine SF 1620 SS 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine C-Star 166 DC 2004 vs Starcraft Marine SF 1620 SS 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 125 hp, the Starcraft Marine C-Star 166 DC 2004 has a 85-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine SF 1620 SS 2009's 40-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 SF 1620 SS 2009 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelC-Star 166 DC
ModelSF 1620 SS
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches67
Deadrise15°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail11 in
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.28
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches11
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1135 lbs
Weight - Detail290 lbs
Weight - kg514.83
Weight - kg131.54
Weight - lbs.1135
Weight - lbs.29
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
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches194
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail29 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches29
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail66 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.1 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max125
Engine max40 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1500 lbs
Maximum capacity1,220 lbs
Maximum people6 persons
Maximum people6