Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 DC 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Crossover 200 SCX OB 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 DC 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Crossover 200 SCX OB 2013 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 225 hp, the Starcraft Marine Crossover 200 SCX OB 2013 has a 100-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 DC 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 C-Star 170 DC 2004 carries 32 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Crossover 200 SCX OB 2013. 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 Crossover 200 SCX OB 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 DC 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 Crossover 200 SCX OB 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Crossover 200 SCX OB 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 20,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 DC 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
ModelC-Star 170 DC
ModelCrossover 200 SCX OB
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam90 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inchesnot available
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 - Detail1190 lbs
Weight - Detail2,715 lbs
Weight - kg539.77
Weight - kg1231.5
Weight - lbs.119
Weight - lbs.2715
Height - Detail27 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches27
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches202
Length overall - Inches244
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20.33
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Engine max125
Engine max225 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model150XL FourStroke
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1555 lbs
Maximum capacity1,890 lbs
Maximum people6 persons
Maximum people12