Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009 vs Starcraft Marine Star Fish 176 SC 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009 vs Starcraft Marine Star Fish 176 SC 2007 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 Starcraft Marine Star Fish 176 SC 2007 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine Star Fish 176 SC 2007 carries 32 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009. 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 Star Fish 176 SC 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009 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 Star Fish 176 SC 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Star Fish 176 SC 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Freedom Series 2009 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
ModelFreedom Series
ModelStar Fish 176 SC
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam89 in
Beam92 in. (234 cm)
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches89
Beam - Inches92
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inches27
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Width [transom] - Detail90 in. (228 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 73 in. (185 cm)
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Inches11
Length - Inches8
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (41 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (71 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,145 lbs. (519.4 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg519.36
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1145
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.4
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in. (5.4 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches212
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.1 in
Hull thickness0.100 in. (0.254 cm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people6
Maximum people7 or 950 lbs. (430.9 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs. (771.1 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 11 in
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 2,013 lbs
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight with 150 Merc Opt.: 2,593 lbs. (1,176.2 kg)