Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 197 2006 vs MasterCraft 215V 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 197 2006 vs MasterCraft 215V 2010 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 215V 2010 at 21,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft 215V 2010 tips the scales at 3 425 lbs — 3 397 lbs less than the MasterCraft 197 2006 at 28 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 215V 2010 is rated for 14 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 215V 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 215V 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 21,7 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 Year201
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 - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches22.5
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detail26.5 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches26.5
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs
Weight - Detail3,425 lbs
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg1553.55
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.3425
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet21.67
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail21.67 ft
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches260.04
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 100 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity978 lbs
Maximum capacity2,325 lbs
Maximum people7
Maximum people14
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allw/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 7 in
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 4 in. Swing Away Tongue: 22 ft. 2 in
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 860 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,040 lbs
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,100 lbs
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. Tandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee