Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Star Step I/O Series 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2006 vs Starcraft Marine Star Step I/O 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 2006 carries a rated maximum of 175 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Star Step I/O Series 2009 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 52 gal and 51 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2006 is rated for up to 9 people. Passenger data for the Starcraft Marine Star Step I/O Series 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2006 and Starcraft Marine Star Step I/O 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
ModelStar Step I/O Series
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in. (254 cm)
Beam102 in.
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches100
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Depth - Detail30 in.
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches31
Depth - Inches30
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.1470
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail99 in. (252 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 84 in. (213 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail94 in.
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 in. (.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 - Detail51 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
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 - 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