Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 245 VRS 2007 vs MasterCraft PS190 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 245 VRS 2007 vs MasterCraft PS190 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft 245 VRS 2007 measures 24,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft PS190 2009 at 19,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft 245 VRS 2007 tips the scales at 473 lbs — 211 lbs more than the MasterCraft PS190 2009 at 262 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 245 VRS 2007 is rated for 18 passengers, while the MasterCraft PS190 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 245 VRS 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 245 VRS 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft PS190 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 Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 19 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 20 in. Amidship: 22.5 in
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inches22.5
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail4,730 lbs
Weight - Detail2,620 lbs
Weight - kg2145.49
Weight - kg1188.41
Weight - lbs.473
Weight - lbs.262
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches8
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 3 in
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches29
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 - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,928 lbs
Maximum capacity1,087 lbs
Maximum people18
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 11 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 24 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 5 in. Swing Away Tongue: 20 ft. 7 in
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,480 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