Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 2100 2007 vs Starcraft Marine Islander 221 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 2100 2007 vs Starcraft Marine Islander 221 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Starcraft Marine Islander 221 2007 measures 22,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 2100 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Starcraft Marine Islander 221 2007 tips the scales at 1 858 lbs — 333 lbs less than the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 2100 2007 at 1 525 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 2100 2007 has a 246-hp advantage over the Starcraft Marine Islander 221 2007's 4-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 52 gal and 52 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 2100 2007 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Islander 221 2007 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 2100 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Fishmaster 2100 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Islander 221 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelFishmaster 21
ModelIslander 221
Model Year2007
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam96 in. (244 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise18℃
Depth - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Depth - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches31
Depth - Inches3
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (38 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (56 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail1,525 lbs. (691.7 kg)
Weight - Detail1,858 lbs. (842.8 kg)
Weight - kg691.73
Weight - kg842.77
Weight - lbs.1525
Weight - lbs.1858
Width [transom] - Detail100 in. (254 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 102 in. (259 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail90 in. (229 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 81 in. (206 cm)
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters6.35
Length - Meters6.9
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 10 in. (6.35 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in. (6.9 m)
Length overall - Meters6.35
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches25
Length overall - Inches27
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in. (0.254 cm)
Hull thickness0.100 in. (0.254 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal. (196.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal. (196.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Engine max4.3 l MPI 220 hp (164 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,350 lbs. (1,066 kg)
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907.2 kg)
Maximum people10 or 1,410 lbs
Maximum people8 or 1,200 lbs. (544.3 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 7 in. (7.8 m)
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 0 in. (8.5 m)
Trailer - WeightTowing weight with 250 Merc Verado: 3,485 lbs. (1,580.8 kg)
Trailer - WeightTowing Weight with 4.3 Merc: 3,983 lbs. (1,806.7 kg)