Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 196 Fish Master 2021 vs Starcraft Marine 226 RE CR 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 196 Fish Master 2021 vs Starcraft Marine 226 RE CR 2008 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 226 RE CR 2008 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Starcraft Marine 196 Fish Master 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine 226 RE CR 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine 196 Fish Master 2021 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine 226 RE CR 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine 226 RE CR 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine 196 Fish Master 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail19.00 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches267
Beamnot available
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailBoat Only: 2,315 lbs. (1,050.1 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1050.07
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2315
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailFence: 27 in. (69 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]For Engine: 20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,405 lbs. (1,090.9 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12 or 1,700 lbs. / 12 or 771.1 kg
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
Model226 RE CR
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (64 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gaugeAluminum: .08 in. (.203 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)