Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2011 vs Starcraft Marine Flat Deck Series 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2011 and the Starcraft Marine Flat Deck Series 2009 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2011 carries a rated maximum of 200 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 2011 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 2011 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
ModelFlat Deck Series
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail31 in
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches31
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detail1,430 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg648.64
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.143
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail99 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet19.75
Length - Feetnot available
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
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull thickness0.10 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
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
Horsepower200 hp
Horsepowernot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,050 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 5 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight: 3,394 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available