Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 197 2008 vs MasterCraft Prostar 209 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 197 2008 vs MasterCraft Prostar 209 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 2008 at 19,0 ft versus MasterCraft Prostar 209 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 Prostar 209 2005 is rated for 9 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 Prostar 209 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft Prostar 209 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 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 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. (56 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
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
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)