Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 197 2006 vs MasterCraft X-15 SS 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 197 2006 vs MasterCraft X-15 SS 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 X-15 SS 2008 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-15 SS 2008 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 X-15 SS 2008 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 X-15 SS 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-15 SS 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 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 - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches1
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
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches8
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 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches26
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. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 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