Matching a deep vee Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 210 2013 against a modified vee Starcraft Marine SS 229 Center Console OB 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 210 2013 at 20,8 ft versus Starcraft Marine SS 229 Center Console OB 2008 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 210 2013 tips the scales at 1 535 lbs — 1 251 lbs more than the Starcraft Marine SS 229 Center Console OB 2008 at 284 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 250 hp for the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 210 2013 and 250 hp for the Starcraft Marine SS 229 Center Console OB 2008. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Starcraft Marine SS 229 Center Console OB 2008 carries 75 gallons versus 52 gallons in the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 210 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine SS 229 Center Console OB 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 210 2013 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 SS 229 Center Console OB 2008 could be the deciding factor.