Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 FS 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Classic 140 Fish 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 FS 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Classic 140 Fish 2007 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 FS 2004 has a 100-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Classic 140 Fish 2007's 25-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 170 FS 2004 and its 125-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Starcraft Marine Classic 140 Fish 2007 with its 25-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelC-Star 170 FS
ModelClassic 140 Fish
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam90 in
Beam96 in. (244 cm)
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches96
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 - Detail1290 lbs
Weight - Detail875 lbs. (396.9 kg)
Weight - kg585.13
Weight - kg396.89
Weight - lbs.129
Weight - lbs.875
Height - Detail27 in
Height - DetailFence: 27 in. (69 cm)
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inches27
Height - Inches27
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 4 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Meters4.37
Length overall - Inches202
Length overall - Inches172
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.4
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailRequires portable fuel tank
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max125
Engine max25 hp (18.4 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard9.9 EL Merc (7.3 kW) (includes propeller)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1555 lbs
Maximum capacity1,225 lbs. (555.7 kg)
Maximum people6 persons
Maximum people6 or 850 lbs. (385.6 kg)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. (58 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (0.203 cm)