Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 197 2007 vs MasterCraft MS230SS 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 197 2007 vs MasterCraft MS230SS 2009 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 2007 at 19,0 ft versus MasterCraft MS230SS 2009 at 22,0 ft. At 28 lbs and 39 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 MS230SS 2009 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft 197 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 MS230SS 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft MS230SS 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft 197 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 Year2009
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: 26 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches22.5
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches26
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.39
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 29 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches29
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches5
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches269
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 102 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity978 lbs
Maximum capacity2,475 lbs
Maximum people7
Maximum people16
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 5 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 7 in
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 8 in. Swing Away Tongue: 22 ft. 10 in
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 860 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,040 lbs
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 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