Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine C-Star 1700 I/O 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Elite 206 RE CR 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine C-Star 1700 I/O 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Elite 206 RE CR 2005 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 100 hp, the Starcraft Marine Elite 206 RE CR 2005 has a 81-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 3 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Elite 206 RE CR 2005. 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 C-Star 1700 I/O 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Elite 206 RE CR 2005 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine C-Star 1700 I/O 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine C-Star 1700 I/O 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Elite 206 RE CR 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelC-Star 1700 I/O
ModelElite 206 RE CR
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam90 in
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
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 - Detail2,088 lbs. (947.1 kg)
Weight - kg703.07
Weight - kg947.1
Weight - lbs.155
Weight - lbs.2088
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. 3 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Inches202
Length overall - Inches243
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Engine max19
Engine max100 hp (69 kw)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum capacity2,155 lbs. (977.5 kg)
Maximum people8 persons
Maximum people1
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (64 cm)