Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 1961 2004 vs Starcraft Marine Jon 1648 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 1961 2004 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 22 hp for the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 1961 2004 and 35 hp for the Starcraft Marine Jon 1648 2007. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 1961 2004 is rated for 9 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 1961 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 1961 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 0,0 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.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelFishmaster 1961
ModelJon 1648
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches72
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in
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
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1454 lbs
Weight - Detail295 lbs
Weight - kg659.52
Weight - kg133.81
Weight - lbs.1454
Weight - lbs.295
Height - Detail31 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches31
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.02
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches237
Length overall - Inches192
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches22
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 48 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.72 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max22
Engine max35 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1700 lbs
Maximum capacity900 lbs
Maximum people9 persons
Maximum people4 or 535 lbs