Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 197 2006 vs MasterCraft X-14V 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 197 2006 vs MasterCraft X-14V 2011 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 X-14V 2011 at 21,3 ft. At 28 lbs and 38 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 X-14V 2011 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 X-14V 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-14V 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 21,3 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 Year2011
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 - Detail23.5 in. (0.59 m) transom 35.5 in. (0.9 m) amidship
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inches22.5
Depth - Inches35.5
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches23
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs
Weight - Detail3,800 lbs. (1,724 kg)
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg1723.65
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.38
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in. (7.2 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches256
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m) amidship
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail7 ft. 2 in. (2.19 m) tow bar height to waterline
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.18
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches86
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeV-drive
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIndmar, Ilmore
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelIndmar: MCX 5.7 l 350 CID V-8, 312 hp (230 kW) Indmar: L96 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW) Ilmore: 5.7 l V-8, 325 hp (239 kW) Ilmore: 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW)
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. (7.1 m) 22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 860 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,040 lbs
Trailer - Weight900 lbs. (408 kg) single axle 1,050 lbs. (476 kg) tandem axle
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. Tandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.6 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee