Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 197 2008 vs MasterCraft Maristar 210 VRS 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 197 2008 vs MasterCraft Maristar 210 VRS 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.
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 Maristar 210 VRS 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft Maristar 210 VRS 2005 tips the scales at 3 075 lbs — 3 047 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 197 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the MasterCraft Maristar 210 VRS 2005 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 197 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 197 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft Maristar 210 VRS 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model197
ModelMaristar 210 VRS
Model Year2008
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: 27.5 in. (.70 m) Amidship: 26.5 in. (.67 m)
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches22.5
Depth - Inches27.5
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detail22.5 in. (.57 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches22.5
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs
Weight - Detail3,075 lbs. (1,394.82 kg)
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg1394.8
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.3075
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 - Inches9
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. (6.53 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in. (6.32 m)
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches249
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 95 in. (2.41 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.32
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. (170.33 l)
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 capacity1,590 lbs (721 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people1
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 5 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 7 in
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 11 in. (6.99 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 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: 98 in. (2.49 m) Tandem-axle: 100 in. (2.54 m)