Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 SB 2005 vs Starcraft Marine Flat Deck Series 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 SB 2005 vs Starcraft Marine Flat Deck Series 2009 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 SB 2005 carries a rated maximum of 175 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Flat Deck Series 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 SB 2005 is rated for up to 9 people. Passenger data for the Starcraft Marine Flat Deck Series 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 SB 2005 and Starcraft Marine Flat Deck Series 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelFishmaster 196 SB
ModelFlat Deck Series
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in. (254 cm)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches31
Depth - Inches27
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,470 lbs. (666.8 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg666.78
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.147
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail99 in. (252 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 84 in. (213 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 9 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.02
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches237
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull thickness0.100 (.254 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal. (196.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max175 hp (131 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,050 lbs. (929.9 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTowing Wt. W/175 Merc Opt.: 3,270 lbs. (1,483.3 kg)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 5 in. (7.2 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available