Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 2006 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 175 hp, the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2004 has a 169-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 2006's 6-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2004 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Jon 1232 2006 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 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 Jon 1232 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelFishmaster 196
ModelJon 1232
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in
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
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1470 lbs
Weight - Detail120 lbs
Weight - kg666.78
Weight - kg54.43
Weight - lbs.147
Weight - lbs.12
Height - Detail31 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches31
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]15 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.02
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches237
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail16 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches16
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 32 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.50 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
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
Engine max6 hp (4.5 kw)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2050 lbs
Maximum capacity390 lbs. (176.9 kg)
Maximum people9 persons
Maximum people2