Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 196 Fish Master 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 1961 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 196 Fish Master 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 1961 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 Fishmaster 1961 2006 tops out at 4 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 Fishmaster 1961 2006 is rated for 9 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 Fishmaster 1961 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 1961 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 19,0 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 - Detail19 ft. 9 in. (6 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters6.02
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches237
Beamnot available
Beam100 in. (254 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches1
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches31
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,454 lbs. (659.5 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg659.52
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1454
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail99 in. (252 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 84 in. (213 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs. (771.1 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelFishmaster 1961
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (.254 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal. (196.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max4.3l MPI 220 hp (164 kw)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 5 in. (7.2 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Wt. W/4.3 Merc: 3,570 lbs. (1,619.4 kg)