Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine C-Star 1700 I/O 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Crossover 201 SCX I/O 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine C-Star 1700 I/O 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Crossover 201 SCX I/O 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 270 hp, the Starcraft Marine Crossover 201 SCX I/O 2013 has a 251-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine C-Star 1700 I/O 2004's 19-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 1700 I/O 2004 carries 23 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Crossover 201 SCX I/O 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 201 SCX I/O 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine C-Star 1700 I/O 2004 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Crossover 201 SCX I/O 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Crossover 201 SCX I/O 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 1700 I/O 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelC-Star 1700 I/O
ModelCrossover 201 SCX I/O
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise15℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1550 lbs
Weight - Detail2,715 lbs
Weight - kg703.07
Weight - kg1231.5
Weight - lbs.155
Weight - lbs.2715
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches33
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
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail37 in. interior
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches37
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20.33
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Engine max19
Engine max270 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine modelnot available
Engine model4.3 MPI Alpha
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum capacity1,890 lbs
Maximum people8 persons
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 4 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight4,705 lbs