Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2022 vs Starcraft Marine Nexstar 2312 I/O 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2022 vs Starcraft Marine Nexstar 2312 I/O 2005 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 Nexstar 2312 I/O 2005 tops out at 6 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 Nexstar 2312 I/O 2005 caps at 1. 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 Nexstar 2312 I/O 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail19.00 ft
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in. (7.1 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches28
Beamnot available
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,920 lbs. (1,778.1 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1778.08
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.392
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (239 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 85 in. (216 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (283.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max6.2 L MPI 320 hp (278 kw)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headnot available
HeadPorta Potti
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs. (1,043.3 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelNexstar 2312 I/O
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2005
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTowing Weight w/ 4.3 MPI Alpha: 7,010 lbs. (3,179.7 kg)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 5 in. (8.4 m)