Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 200V 2011 vs MasterCraft Prostar 209 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 200V 2011 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 200V 2011 at 2,0 ft versus MasterCraft Prostar 209 2005 at 2,0 ft. At 335 lbs and 285 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 200V 2011 is rated for 11 passengers, while the MasterCraft Prostar 209 2005 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 200V 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 200V 2011 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 Prostar 209 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model200V
ModelProstar 209
Model Year2011
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m) transom 26.5 in. (0.67 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 23 in. (.58 m) Amidship: 25.5 in. (.65 m)
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inches25.5
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.68 m)
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (.56 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail3,350 lbs. (1,520 kg)
Weight - Detail2,850 lbs. (1,292.7 kg)
Weight - kg1519.53
Weight - kg1292.74
Weight - lbs.335
Weight - lbs.285
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.4 m) amidship
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 96 in. (2.44 m)
Height - Detail105 in. (2.67 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.67
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches105
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet2
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 1 in. (6.73 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. (56 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 11.5 in. (6.39 m)
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches251.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.39
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIndmar, Ilmore
Engine makenot available
Engine modelIndmar: MCX 5.7 l 350 CID V-8, 312 hp (230 kW) Indmar: L96 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW) Ilmore: 5.7 l V-8, 325 hp (239 kW) Ilmore: 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW)
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.45 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,609 lbs. (730 kg)
Maximum capacity1,370 lbs (621 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. (6.9 m) 20 ft. 9 in. (6.3 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 1 in. (7.04 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 21 ft. 4 in. (6.50 m)
Trailer - Weight935 lbs. (424 kg) single axle 1,100 lbs. (499 kg) tandem axle
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width99 in. (2.5 m) single axle 100 in. (2.54 m) tandem axle
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 100 in. (2.54 m) Tandem-axle: 100 in. (2.54 m)