Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 1232 2013 vs Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 1232 2013 vs Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2004 has a 169-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine 1232 2013's 6-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2004 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine 1232 2013 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine 1232 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model1232
ModelFishmaster 196
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.3
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches51
Beam - Inches1
Depth - Detail16 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches16
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail120 lbs
Weight - Detail1470 lbs
Weight - kg54.43
Weight - kg666.78
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.147
Width [transom] - Detail50 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet12
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail12 ft
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters6.02
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches237
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail31 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches31
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.050 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max6 hp
Engine max175
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Operational Info
Maximum capacity390 lbs
Maximum capacity2050 lbs
Maximum people2
Maximum people9 persons