Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 197 2006 vs MasterCraft 214 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 197 2006 vs MasterCraft 214 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — MasterCraft 197 2006 at 19,0 ft versus MasterCraft 214 2008 at 21,0 ft. At 28 lbs and 3 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MasterCraft 214 2008 is rated for 11 passengers, while the MasterCraft 197 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 214 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 214 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft 197 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 - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches96
Depth - DetailTransom: 20 in. Amidship: 22.5 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 22.5 in. Amidship: 35.5 in
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inches22.5
Depth - Inches35.5
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detail23 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches23
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.3
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches4
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches256
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 7 ft. 2 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.18
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches86
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity978 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allw/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 7 in
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 4 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 2 in
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 860 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,040 lbs
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 900 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,050 lbs
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. Tandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 102 in. Tandem-axle: 102 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee