Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 196 Fish Master 2021 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 1700 OB 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 196 Fish Master 2021 vs Starcraft Marine C-Star 1700 OB 2006 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 OB 2006 tops out at 130 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 OB 2006 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 OB 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine C-Star 1700 OB 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 16,0 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. (5.1 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches202
Beamnot available
Beam90 in. (229 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches9
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches33
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,520 lbs. (689.4 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg689.46
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.152
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail79 in. (201 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 76 in. (193 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,725 lbs. (782.5 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelC-Star 1700 OB
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max130 hp (97 kw)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightW/115 4s EFI Merc: 2,105 lbs. (954.8 kg)