Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 190 2007 vs MasterCraft 245V 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 190 2007 vs MasterCraft 245V 2012 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 245V 2012 measures 24,2 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 5,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft 190 2007 at 19,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft 245V 2012 tips the scales at 473 lbs — 211 lbs less than the MasterCraft 190 2007 at 262 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 245V 2012 is rated for 18 passengers, while the MasterCraft 190 2007 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 245V 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 245V 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 24,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft 190 2007 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 Year2007
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 20 in. Amidship: 22.5 in
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m) transom 32 in. (0.8 m) amidship
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches22.5
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail2,620 lbs
Weight - Detail4,730 lbs. (2,145 kg)
Weight - kg1188.41
Weight - kg2145.49
Weight - lbs.262
Weight - lbs.473
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 29 in
Height - Detail110.5 in. (2.8 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Meters2.82
Height - Inches29
Height - Inches110.5
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet24.17
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in. (7.37 m)
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches29
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.59 m) amidship
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (341 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.7 l V-8, 320 hp (239 kW) 6.0 l V-8, 382 hp (285 kW) 6.2 l V-8, 430 hp (321 kW) 7.4 l V-8, 523 hp (390 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity978 lbs
Maximum capacity2,928 lbs. (1,328 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people18
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 5 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 7 in
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 11 in. (8.2 m) 24 ft. 3 in. (7.4 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 860 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,040 lbs
Trailer - Weight1,480 lbs. (671 kg)
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