Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Elite 206 RE CR 2007 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 170 DC 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Elite 206 RE CR 2007 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 170 DC 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Starcraft Marine Starfire 170 DC 2005 measures 16,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine Elite 206 RE CR 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine Elite 206 RE CR 2007 tips the scales at 2 088 lbs — 1 983 lbs more than the Starcraft Marine Starfire 170 DC 2005 at 105 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Starcraft Marine Elite 206 RE CR 2007 has a 25-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Starfire 170 DC 2005's 90-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 Starfire 170 DC 2005 carries 23 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Elite 206 RE CR 2007. 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 Elite 206 RE CR 2007 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Starfire 170 DC 2005 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 Elite 206 RE CR 2007 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Starcraft Marine Starfire 170 DC 2005 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 18 lbs per hp for the Starcraft Marine Elite 206 RE CR 2007. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Elite 206 RE CR 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Starfire 170 DC 2005 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
ModelElite 206 RE CR
ModelStarfire 170 DC
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam85 in. (216 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches85
Weight - Detail2,088 lbs. (947.1 kg)
Weight - Detail1,050 lbs. (476.3 kg)
Weight - kg947.1
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - lbs.2088
Weight - lbs.105
Height - DetailFence: 27 in. (69 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches27
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Meters5.2
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 11 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Meters5.16
Length overall - Inches243
Length overall - Inches203
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (33 cm)
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. (61 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches24
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail78 in. (198 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 69 in. (175 cm)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.080 in. (.203 cm)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (64 cm)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (0.203 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine max90 hp (68 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,155 lbs. (977.5 kg)
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680.4 kg)
Maximum people10 or 1,410 lbs. (639.6 kg)
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTowing Wt. W/200 Merc Opt.: 2,210 lbs. (1,002.5 kg)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 6 in. (6.3 m)