Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 1620 Camp Side 2008 vs Starcraft Marine 196 Fish Master 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 1620 Camp Side 2008 vs Starcraft Marine 196 Fish Master 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 Starcraft Marine 1620 Camp Side 2008 carries a rated maximum of 40 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine 196 Fish Master 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Both boats are rated for 5 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 196 Fish Master 2021 at 19,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Starcraft Marine 1620 Camp Side 2008 at 16,0 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.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
Makenot available
Model1620 Camp Side
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam74 in. (188 cm)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise15° (at transom)
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail9 in. (23 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.23
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches9
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. (41 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailBoat Only: 570 lbs. (258.6 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg258.55
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.57
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail72 in. (183 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 62 in. (158 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]For Engine: 20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detail19.00 ft
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inches228
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.08 in. (0.203 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailRequires portable fuel tank
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max40 hp (29.8 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544.3 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5 or 700 lbs. / 5 or 317.5 kg
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight w/ 40 Merc. 4s EFI BF: 1,355 lbs. (614.6 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available