Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2022 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 TS L 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 196 2022 vs Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 TS L 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 SeaFarer 16 TS L 2007 tops out at 40 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 SeaFarer 16 TS L 2007 is rated for 6 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 SeaFarer 16 TS L 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine SeaFarer 16 TS L 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,0 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 - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches194
Beamnot available
Beam67 in. (170 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches67
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise8℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches29
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail9 in. (23 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.23
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches9
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches2
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail508 lbs. (230.4 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg230.42
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.508
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail66 in. (168 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 53 in. (135 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailRequires portable fuel tank
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp (29.8 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,220 lbs. (553.4 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6 or 800 lbs. (362.9 kg)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeStarcraft Marine
Modelnot available
ModelSeaFarer 16 TS L
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 all20 ft. 9 in. (6.3 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight with 40 Merc 4s EFI BF: 1,295 lbs. (587.4 kg)