Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 197 2007 vs MasterCraft X-30 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 197 2007 vs MasterCraft X-30 2013 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft X-30 2013 measures 23,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft 197 2007 at 19,0 feet (2007). At 28 lbs and 47 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-30 2013 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 X-30 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-30 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 23,3 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 Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches102
Depth - DetailTransom: 20 in. Amidship: 22.5 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches22.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.73 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs
Weight - Detail4,700 lbs. (2,132 kg)
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg2131.88
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.47
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 - Feet23.33
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in. (7.11 m)
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches28
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelSee Options
Operational Info
Maximum capacity978 lbs
Maximum capacity2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)
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 allnot available
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 860 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,040 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. Tandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee