Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 176 SB 2006 vs Starcraft Marine VR 6 OB 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 176 SB 2006 vs Starcraft Marine VR 6 OB 2021 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 176 SB 2006 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine VR 6 OB 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Starcraft Marine VR 6 OB 2021 at 23,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 176 SB 2006 at 17,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
Makenot available
ModelFishmaster 176 SB
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam93 in. (236 cm)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (41 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (71 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,195 lbs. (542.1 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg542.04
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1195
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (218 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 73 in. (185 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in. (5.4 m)
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches212
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (.254 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs. (771.1 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Wt. W/150 Merc Opt: 2,535 lbs. (1,149.9 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available