Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starweld 1700 2012 vs Starweld 20 Fusion Pro DC 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starweld 1700 2012 vs Starweld 20 Fusion Pro DC 2021 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Starweld 20 Fusion Pro DC 2021 has a 35-hp advantage over the Starweld 1700 2012's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 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 Starweld 20 Fusion Pro DC 2021 at 20,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Starweld 1700 2012 at 16,5 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.
General Boat Info
MakeStarweld
Makenot available
Model17
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam90 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,075 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg487.61
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1075
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail90 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16.5
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches240
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeYamaha
Engine model90 ELPT Optimax
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max115 hp
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,410 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available