Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 196 Fish Master 2021 vs Starcraft Marine STX 206 Viper 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 196 Fish Master 2021 vs Starcraft Marine STX 206 Viper 2012 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 STX 206 Viper 2012 tops out at 300 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 STX 206 Viper 2012 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 STX 206 Viper 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine STX 206 Viper 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,5 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 - Detail20 ft. 6 in
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet20.5
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches246
Beamnot available
Beam96 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.24
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail92 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelSTX 206 Viper
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model150 XL Optimax
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 5 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 4,595 lbs