Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2006 vs Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2006 vs Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 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 175 hp, the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2006 has a 115-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013's 60-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 2006 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine SF DLX 168 Pro Troller 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelFishmaster 196
ModelSF DLX 168 Pro Troller
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in. (254 cm)
Beam81 in
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches81
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches31
Depth - Inches25
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] - Detail74 in
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 9 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Meters6.02
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches237
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in. (.254 cm)
Hull thickness0.080 in. bottom gauge 0.064 in. side gauge 0.080 in. rib gauge
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
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max175 hp (131 kw)
Engine max60 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,050 lbs. (929.9 kg)
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum people9
Maximum people5
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 5 in. (7.2 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Wt. W/175 Merc Opt.: 3,270 lbs. (1,483.3 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available