Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine C-Star 1700 I/O Fish & Ski 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Limited Series 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine C-Star 1700 I/O Fish & Ski 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Limited Series 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 150 hp, the Starcraft Marine Limited Series 2009 has a 146-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine C-Star 1700 I/O Fish & Ski 2006's 4-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 23 gal and 24 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
The Starcraft Marine C-Star 1700 I/O Fish & Ski 2006 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Starcraft Marine Limited Series 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Starcraft Marine Limited Series 2009 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Starcraft Marine C-Star 1700 I/O Fish & Ski 2006 with its 4-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelC-Star 1700 I/O Fish & Ski
ModelLimited Series
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam90 in. (229 cm)
Beam102 in
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise15℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detail1,550 lbs. (703.1 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg703.07
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.155
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail76 in. (193 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 76 in. (193 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail20 in
Length - Meters5.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in. (5.1 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches202
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]0.08 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialWood
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max4.3 MPI 220 hp (164 kw)
Engine max150 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544.3 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightW/4.3 MPI Merc: 2,625 lbs. (1,190.7 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available