Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 197 2008 vs MasterCraft 200 SS 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 197 2008 vs MasterCraft 200 SS 2006 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 197 2008 measures 19,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft 200 SS 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft 200 SS 2006 tips the scales at 335 lbs — 307 lbs less than the MasterCraft 197 2008 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 200 SS 2006 is rated for 11 passengers, while the MasterCraft 197 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 200 SS 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 200 SS 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft 197 2008 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 Year2008
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches96
Depth - DetailTransom: 20 in. Amidship: 22.5 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 27.5 in. Amidship: 26.5 in
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches22.5
Depth - Inches27.5
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs
Weight - Detail3,350 lbs
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg1519.53
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.335
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 - Feet2
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches24
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity978 lbs
Maximum capacity1,609 lbs
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 allw/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 9 in
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 860 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,040 lbs
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 935 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,100 lbs
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. Tandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. Tandem-axle: 100 in