Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2022 vs Starcraft Marine Jon 1648 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2022 vs Starcraft Marine Jon 1648 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 Jon 1648 2007 tops out at 35 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 Fishmaster 196 2022 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Jon 1648 2007 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Jon 1648 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail19.00 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches192
Beamnot available
Beam72 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches72
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches22
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail295 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg133.81
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.295
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 48 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max35 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity900 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4 or 535 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelJon 1648
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2007
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.72 in