Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Sea Star 2010 I/O 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 170 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Sea Star 2010 I/O 2006 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 Starcraft Marine Starfire 170 2004 tops out at 125 hp. Engine specs for the Starcraft Marine Sea Star 2010 I/O 2006 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine Sea Star 2010 I/O 2006 carries 51 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 Sea Star 2010 I/O 2006 is rated for 12 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 Sea Star 2010 I/O 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Sea Star 2010 I/O 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 20,0 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
ModelSea Star 2010 I/O
ModelStarfire 170
Model Year2006
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam85 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches85
Deadrise13℃
Deadrise15℃
Depth - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches30
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,325 lbs. (1,054.6 kg)
Weight - Detail1050 lbs.
Weight - kg1054.6
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - lbs.2325
Weight - lbs.1050
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (239 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 86 in. (218 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet20
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 11 in.
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters5.16
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches203
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
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard3.0 l TKS 135 hp (101 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max125
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,890 lbs. (857.3 kg)
Maximum capacity1500 lbs.
Maximum people12
Maximum people6 persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 11 in. (7.9 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightW/Std. Eng.: 3,335 lbs. (1,512.7 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available