Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Crossover 240 SCX I/O 2012 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 170 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Crossover 240 SCX I/O 2012 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 170 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 430 hp, the Starcraft Marine Crossover 240 SCX I/O 2012 has a 305-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Starfire 170 2004's 125-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 Crossover 240 SCX I/O 2012 carries 75 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Starfire 170 2004. 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 240 SCX I/O 2012 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Starfire 170 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Crossover 240 SCX I/O 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Crossover 240 SCX I/O 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 24,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Starfire 170 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelCrossover 240 SCX I/O
ModelStarfire 17
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches85
Weight - Detail3,700 lbs
Weight - Detail1050 lbs
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - lbs.37
Weight - lbs.105
Length - Feet24.25
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Meters5.16
Length overall - Inches291
Length overall - Inches203
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail24 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches24
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail27 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeTri-Hull
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine makenot available
Engine model350 Mag Alpha
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max430 hp
Engine max125
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs
Maximum capacity1500 lbs
Maximum people13
Maximum people6 persons