Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 vs Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 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 Fishmaster 196 2012 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2012 carries 52 gallons versus 44 gallons in the Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 19,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine 230 MDX 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 9 in.
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet19.75
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters6.02
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches237
Beamnot available
Beam100 in.
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches100
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail31 in.
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches31
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,430 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg648.64
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1430
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail99 in.
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model150 XL Optimax
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal.
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,050 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelFishmaster 196
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in.
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 5 in.
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 3,394 lbs.