Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine C-Star 1700 I/O 2006 vs Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine C-Star 1700 I/O 2006 vs Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 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 60 hp, the Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 has a 56-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine C-Star 1700 I/O 2006's 4-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine C-Star 1700 I/O 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 caps at 5. 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 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine C-Star 1700 I/O 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelC-Star 1700 I/O
ModelSF DLX 168 Pro Troller
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam90 in. (229 cm)
Beam81 in.
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches90
Beam - Inches81
Deadrise15℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Depth - Detail25 in.
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches25
Weight - Detail1,550 lbs. (703.1 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg703.07
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1550
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail76 in. (193 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 76 in. (193 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail74 in.
Length - Meters5.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches10
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in. (5.1 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft.
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches202
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in. bottom gauge 0.064 in. side gauge 0.080 in. rib gauge
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max4.3 MPI 220 hp (164 kw)
Engine max60 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544.3 kg)
Maximum capacity700 lbs.
Maximum people8
Maximum people5
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