Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Limited I/O Series 2009 vs Starcraft Marine Starfish 176 2012 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Starcraft Marine Limited I/O Series 2009 and the Starcraft Marine Starfish 176 2012 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Starcraft Marine Starfish 176 2012 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Starcraft Marine Limited I/O Series 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Bottom line: The Starcraft Marine Limited I/O Series 2009 and Starcraft Marine Starfish 176 2012 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
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelLimited I/O Series
ModelStarfish 176
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
Width [transom] - Detail94 in
Width [transom] - Detail90 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,176 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg533.42
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1176
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.67
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches212
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model90 Optimax
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 2,643 lbs