Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 230 SS 2006 vs MasterCraft PS197 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 230 SS 2006 vs MasterCraft PS197 2009 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 230 SS 2006 at 22,0 ft versus MasterCraft PS197 2009 at 19,0 ft. At 39 lbs and 28 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 230 SS 2006 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft PS197 2009 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 230 SS 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 230 SS 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft PS197 2009 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 Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 26 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 20 in. Amidship: 22.5 in
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches22.5
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - lbs.39
Weight - lbs.28
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches8
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches269
Length overall - Inches236
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 91 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 29 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches29
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,275 lbs
Maximum capacity1,087 lbs
Maximum people16
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allw/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 5 in. Swing Away Tongue: 20 ft. 7 in
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 860 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,040 lbs
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. Tandem-axle: 100 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee