Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 197 2007 vs MasterCraft X-9 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 197 2007 vs MasterCraft X-9 2005 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 X-9 2005 at 20,0 ft. At 2 800 lbs and 2 850 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-9 2005 is rated for 9 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-9 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-9 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 20,0 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 Year2005
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: 23 in. (.58 m) Amidship: 25.5 in. (.65 m)
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Inches22.5
Depth - Inches25.5
Draft [max] - Detail22 in.
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (.56 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,850 lbs. (1,292.7 kg)
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg1292.74
Weight - lbs.2800
Weight - lbs.2850
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 - Feet20
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches11.5
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in.
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. (6.95 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in.
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 11.5 in. (6.39 m)
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches251.5
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 96 in. (2.44 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.39
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.45 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity978 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,370 lbs (621 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 5 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 7 in.
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 1 in. (7.04 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 21 ft. 4 in. (6.50 m)
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 860 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,040 lbs.
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. Tandem-axle: 100 in.
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 100 in. (2.54 m) Tandem-axle: 100 in. (2.54 m)