Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Classic 140 Cruise 2007 vs Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 1961 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Classic 140 Cruise 2007 vs Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 1961 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 25 hp for the Starcraft Marine Classic 140 Cruise 2007 and 22 hp for the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 1961 2004. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 1961 2004 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Classic 140 Cruise 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 1961 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 1961 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Classic 140 Cruise 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelClassic 140 Cruise
ModelFishmaster 1961
Model Year2007
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in. (244 cm)
Beam100 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches1
Weight - Detail875 lbs. (396.9 kg)
Weight - Detail1454 lbs
Weight - kg396.89
Weight - kg659.52
Weight - lbs.875
Weight - lbs.1454
Height - DetailFence: 27 in. (69 cm)
Height - Detail31 in
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Inches27
Height - Inches31
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters4.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 4 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters4.37
Length overall - Meters6.02
Length overall - Inches172
Length overall - Inches237
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (58 cm)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (0.203 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard9.9 EL Merc (7.3 kW) (includes propeller)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailRequires portable fuel tank
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max25 hp (18.4 kW)
Engine max22
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,225 lbs. (555.7 kg)
Maximum capacity1700 lbs
Maximum people6 or 850 lbs. (385.6 kg)
Maximum people9 persons