Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 178 SC 2008 vs Starcraft Marine FISHMASTER Series 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Starcraft Marine 178 SC 2008 and the Starcraft Marine FISHMASTER Series 2009 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Starcraft Marine 178 SC 2008 carries a rated maximum of 60 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine FISHMASTER Series 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
The Starcraft Marine 178 SC 2008 is rated for up to 4 people. Passenger data for the Starcraft Marine FISHMASTER Series 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Starcraft Marine 178 SC 2008 and Starcraft Marine FISHMASTER Series 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
Model178 SC
ModelFISHMASTER Series
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81 in. (205.7 cm)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise10℃ (at transom)
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail17 in. (43.2 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches17
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail7 in. (17.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.18
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches7
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail19 in. (48.3 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.48
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches19
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailBoat Only: 965 lbs. (437.7 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg437.72
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.965
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail81 in. (205.7 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 54 in. (137.2 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]For Engine: 20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.08 in. (0.203 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max60 hp (44.7 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,075 lbs. (488 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4 or 525 lbs. / 4 or 238.1 kg
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight w/ 60 Merc. 4s: 2,025 lbs. (918.5 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available