Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2022 vs Starcraft Marine Islander 191 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2022 vs Starcraft Marine Islander 191 2007 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 Islander 191 2007 tops out at 3 hp. Engine specs for the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Islander 191 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2022 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 Islander 191 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Islander 191 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail19.00 ft
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.8 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches228
Beamnot available
Beam96 in. (244 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches3
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,532 lbs. (694.9 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg694.9
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1532
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail90 in. (229 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 81 in. (206 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.8
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (128.7 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max3.0 l 135 hp (101 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907.2 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8 or 1,200 lbs. (544.3 kg)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelIslander 191
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2007
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (0.254 cm)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 7 in. (7.2 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight with Merc 3.0L: 3,332 lbs. (1,511.4 kg)