Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 176 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Sport Runabout 195 I/O Sport 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 176 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Sport Runabout 195 I/O Sport 2013 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 220 hp, the Starcraft Marine Sport Runabout 195 I/O Sport 2013 has a 205-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 176 2004's 15-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 176 2004 carries 32 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Sport Runabout 195 I/O Sport 2013. 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 Sport Runabout 195 I/O Sport 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 176 2004 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Sport Runabout 195 I/O Sport 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Sport Runabout 195 I/O Sport 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 176 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelFishmaster 176
ModelSport Runabout 195 I/O Sport
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in
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
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1195 lbs
Weight - Detail1,725 lbs
Weight - kg542.04
Weight - kg782.45
Weight - lbs.1195
Weight - lbs.1725
Height - Detail27 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches27
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Meters6.02
Length overall - Inches212
Length overall - Inches237
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail33 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches33
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail82 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19.75
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Engine max15
Engine max220 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine modelnot available
Engine model3.0 MPI Alpha
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1700 lbs
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs
Maximum people7 persons
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight2,838 lbs