Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 196 Fish Master 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Starlounger 276 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 196 Fish Master 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Starlounger 276 2011 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 Starlounger 276 2011 tops out at 200 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 Starlounger 276 2011 is rated for 18 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 Starlounger 276 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Starlounger 276 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 27,3 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 - Detail27 ft. 3 in
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet27.25
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters8.31
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches327
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.275
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,250 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people18
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelStarlounger 276
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp