Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Explorer 160 DC 2013 vs Starcraft Marine SVX 171 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Explorer 160 DC 2013 vs Starcraft Marine SVX 171 2022 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 75 hp for the Starcraft Marine Explorer 160 DC 2013 and 90 hp for the Starcraft Marine SVX 171 2022. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine Explorer 160 DC 2013 carries 24 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Starcraft Marine SVX 171 2022. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Starcraft Marine Explorer 160 DC 2013 and Starcraft Marine SVX 171 2022 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
Makenot available
ModelExplorer 160 DC
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail900 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg408.23
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.9
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail77 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet16.17
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail17.00 ft
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches204
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in. bottom and rib 0.070 in. side
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeYamaha
Engine model50ELPT
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max75 hp
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower90 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower