Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 197 2007 vs MasterCraft PS214 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 197 2007 vs MasterCraft PS214 2012 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 PS214 2012 at 21,3 ft. At 28 lbs and 31 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 PS214 2012 is rated for 11 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 PS214 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft PS214 2012 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 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 Year2012
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 - Detail22.5 in. (0.65 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 - Detail3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg)
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.31
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 29 in
Height - Detail95 in. (2.4 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel 7 ft. 2 in. (2.19 m) tow bar height to waterline
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Meters2.41
Height - Inches29
Height - Inches95
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
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.7 l V-8, 320 hp (239 kW) 6.0 l V-8, 382 hp (285 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity978 lbs
Maximum capacity1,525 lbs. (692 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 5 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 7 in
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 4 in. (7.11 m) 22 ft. 2 in. (6.7 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