Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 196 Fish Master 2021 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 1700 I/O Fish 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 196 Fish Master 2021 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 1700 I/O Fish 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 Starcraft Marine C-Star 1700 I/O Fish 2004 tops out at 190 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 C-Star 1700 I/O Fish 2004 is rated for 8 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 C-Star 1700 I/O Fish 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine C-Star 1700 I/O Fish 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 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 - Detail16 ft. 10 in.
Length - Feet19
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches202
Beamnot available
Beam90 in.
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches90
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1550 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg703.07
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1550
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail33 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches33
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in.
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1200 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8 persons
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelC-Star 1700 I/O Fish
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2004
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Engine maxnot available
Engine max190