Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 196 Fish Master 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Islander 221 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 196 Fish Master 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Islander 221 2005 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 Islander 221 2005 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 Islander 221 2005 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 Islander 221 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Islander 221 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 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. 6 in. (6.9 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches27
Beamnot available
Beam96 in. (244 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches3
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (56 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs. (839.2 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.185
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail90 in. (229 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 81 in. (206 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907.2 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelIslander 221
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2005
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.100 (.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 - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTowing Wt. W/Merc 3.0L: 3,975 lbs. (1,803.1 kg)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. (8.5 m)