Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine SLS 5 2022 vs Starcraft Marine Star Fish 176 SC 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine SLS 5 2022 vs Starcraft Marine Star Fish 176 SC 2006 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 2006 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Starcraft Marine SLS 5 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Both boats are rated for 7 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 SLS 5 2022 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Starcraft Marine Star Fish 176 SC 2006 at 17,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail26.00 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in. (5.4 m)
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches212
Beamnot available
Beam92 in. (234 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches92
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
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] - 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
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail90 in. (228 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 73 in. (185 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121.1 l)
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 (112 kw)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs. (771.1 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelStar Fish 176 SC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (.254 cm)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Wt. W/150 Merc Opt.: 2,485 lbs. (1,127.2 kg)