Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 1961 2005 vs Starcraft Marine STARFISH Series 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 1961 2005 vs Starcraft Marine STARFISH 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 2005 carries a rated maximum of 4 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine STARFISH Series 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 1961 2005 carries 52 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Starcraft Marine STARFISH Series 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 1961 2005 is rated for up to 9 people. Passenger data for the Starcraft Marine STARFISH Series 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 1961 2005 and Starcraft Marine STARFISH 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
ModelSTARFISH 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 - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches31
Depth - Inches27
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] - Detail20 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
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]0.08 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialWood
Hull thickness0.100 (.254 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal. (196.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Engine max4.3l MPI 220 hp (164 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
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