Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 1961 SB 2005 vs Starcraft Marine Star Step I/O Series 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 1961 SB 2005 vs Starcraft Marine Star Step I/O Series 2009 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 Fishmaster 1961 SB 2005 carries a rated maximum of 4 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Star Step I/O Series 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 52 gal and 51 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 1961 SB 2005 is rated for up to 9 people. Passenger data for the Starcraft Marine Star Step I/O Series 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 1961 SB 2005 and Starcraft Marine Star Step I/O Series 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelFishmaster 1961 SB
ModelStar Step I/O Series
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in. (254 cm)
Beam102 in
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches31
Depth - Inches3
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,454 lbs. (659.5 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg659.52
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1454
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail99 in. (252 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 84 in. (213 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail94 in
Length - Meters6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 9 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.02
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches237
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull thickness0.100 (.254 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal. (196.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Engine max4.3L MPI 220 hp (164 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs. (771.1 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTowing Wt. W/4.3 Merc: 3,570 lbs. (1,619.4 kg)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 5 in. (7.2 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available