Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 196 Fish Master 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 DC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 196 Fish Master 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 DC 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 Starfire 160 DC 2004 tops out at 75 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 Starfire 160 DC 2004 is rated for 6 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 Starfire 160 DC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Starfire 160 DC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 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. 1 in
Length - Feet19
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters4.9
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches193
Beamnot available
Beam83 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches83
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches21
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail785 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg356.07
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.785
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail23 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches23
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1350 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6 persons
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelStarfire 160 DC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2004
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75