Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Starcraft Marine Islander 191 2005 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Starcraft Marine Islander 191 2005 vs Starcraft Marine Starfire 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 Islander 191 2005 carries a rated maximum of 3 hp. Engine data for the Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Starcraft Marine Islander 191 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Starcraft Marine Islander 191 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Starcraft Marine Islander 191 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Starcraft Marine Starfire Series 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStarcraft Marine
MakeStarcraft Marine
ModelIslander 191
ModelStarfire Series
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in. (244 cm)
Beam85 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches85
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches22
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,525 lbs. (691.7 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg691.73
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1525
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail90 in. (229 cm) Chine Width (at transom): 81 in. (206 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness.100 (.254 cm)
Hull thickness0.1 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (128.7 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max3.0L 135 hp (101 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907.2 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTowing Wt. W/Merc 3.0L: 3,325 lbs. (1,508.2 kg)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 7 in. ((7.2 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available