Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 DC 2004 vs Starcraft Marine SF 1420 DLX SIDE 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 DC 2004 vs Starcraft Marine SF 1420 DLX SIDE 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 170 DC 2004 has a 100-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine SF 1420 DLX SIDE 2009's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 DC 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SF 1420 DLX SIDE 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 DC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 DC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SF 1420 DLX SIDE 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelC-Star 170 DC
ModelSF 1420 DLX SIDE
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 - Detail1190 lbs
Weight - Detail430 lbs
Weight - kg539.77
Weight - kg195.04
Weight - lbs.119
Weight - lbs.43
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. 10 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches202
Length overall - Inches171
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches2
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail66 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
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 max25 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1555 lbs
Maximum capacity995 lbs
Maximum people6 persons
Maximum people5
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. 4 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 1,120 lbs