Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 196 Fish Master 2021 vs Starcraft Marine SeaLite 12 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 196 Fish Master 2021 vs Starcraft Marine SeaLite 12 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 SeaLite 12 2006 tops out at 10 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 196 Fish Master 2021 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SeaLite 12 2006 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine 196 Fish Master 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine 196 Fish Master 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SeaLite 12 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail19.00 ft
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 7 in. (3.53 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet11
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters3.53
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches139
Beamnot available
Beam58 in. (147 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.47
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches58
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise7℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail124 lbs. (56.3 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg56.25
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.124
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail55 in. (140 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 48 in. (122 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.53
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity600 lbs. (272.2 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people3
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelSealite 12
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.051 in. (.130 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max10 hp (7.5 kw)