Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2022 vs Starcraft Marine Limited 256 Starport 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2022 vs Starcraft Marine Limited 256 Starport 2012 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 Limited 256 Starport 2012 tops out at 200 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 Limited 256 Starport 2012 is rated for 14 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 Limited 256 Starport 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Limited 256 Starport 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 14 passengers and at 26,8 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 - Detail26 ft. 10 in.
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet26.83
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters8.18
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches322
Beamnot available
Beam102 in.
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in.
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,650 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2650
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model60 ELPT EFI
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,650 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelLimited 256 Starport
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon