Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 190 2006 vs MasterCraft X-35 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 190 2006 vs MasterCraft X-35 2008 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 MasterCraft X-35 2008 measures 23,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft 190 2006 at 19,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft 190 2006 tips the scales at 262 lbs — 213 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-35 2008 at 49 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MasterCraft X-35 2008 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft 190 2006 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-35 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-35 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft 190 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches102
Depth - DetailTransom: 20 in. Amidship: 22.5 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 34 in. Amidship: 27 in
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Inches22.5
Depth - Inches34
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail2,620 lbs
Weight - Detail4,900 lbs
Weight - kg1188.41
Weight - kg2222.6
Weight - lbs.262
Weight - lbs.49
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches5
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches281
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 41 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches41
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity978 lbs
Maximum capacity2,475 lbs. (1,123 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people16
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allw/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 7 in
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 0 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 23 ft. 6 in
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 860 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,040 lbs
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. Tandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee