Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 FS 2005 vs Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine C-Star 170 FS 2005 vs Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 2004 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 2005 has a 85-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 2004'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 170 FS 2005 and its 125-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Starcraft Marine Patriot 160 2004 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelC-Star 170 FS
ModelPatriot 160
Model Year2005
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam90 in. (229 cm)
Beam75 in.
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches90
Beam - Inches75
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise12℃
Depth - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail11 in. (28 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail10 in.
Draft [drive up] meters0.28
Draft [drive up] meters0.25
Draft [drive up] inches11
Draft [drive up] inches10
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (56 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail19 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.48
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches19
Weight - Detail1,304 lbs. (591.1 kg)
Weight - Detail410 lbs.
Weight - kg591.48
Weight - kg185.97
Weight - lbs.1304
Weight - lbs.410
Width [transom] - Detail89 in. (226 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 73 in. (185 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in.
Length - Meters5.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches10
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in. (5.1 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Inches202
Length overall - Inches196
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail20 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches20
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 (.254 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max125 hp (93 kw)
Engine max40
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,555 lbs. (705.4 kg)
Maximum capacity1215 lbs.
Maximum people6
Maximum people6 persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTowing Wt. W/115 4s Merc: 2,749 lbs. (1,247.0 kg)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 3 in. (6.5 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available