Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 230 VRS 2007 vs MasterCraft Prostar 197 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 230 VRS 2007 vs MasterCraft Prostar 197 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 230 VRS 2007 at 22,0 ft versus MasterCraft Prostar 197 2005 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 VRS 2007 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft Prostar 197 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 230 VRS 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 230 VRS 2007 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 Prostar 197 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model230 VRS
ModelProstar 197
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
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. (.51 m) Amidship: 23.5 in. (.57 m)
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches23.5
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (.56 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs. (1,270.06 kg)
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]22 ft. (56 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (5.99 m)
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches269
Length overall - Inches236
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 91 in. (2.31 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.99
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (105.96 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,275 lbs
Maximum capacity900 lbs (408 kg)
Maximum people16
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 8 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 10 in. (6.96 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 21 ft. 1 in. (6.43 m)
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. (2.51 m) Tandem-axle: 100 in. (2.54 m)