Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 280 STS 2007 vs MasterCraft PS190 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 280 STS 2007 vs MasterCraft PS190 2013 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 280 STS 2007 measures 28,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 8,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft PS190 2013 at 19,7 feet (2013). At 62 lbs and 33 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 280 STS 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the MasterCraft PS190 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 280 STS 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 280 STS 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft PS190 2013 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 Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 34 in. Amidship: 37 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches37
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,497 kg)
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.33
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet19.67
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Meters8.61
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches339
Length overall - Inches236
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail91 in. (2.3 m) amidship
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail83 in. (2.1 m) mini tower 95 in. (2.4 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.41
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches95
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail110 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (109 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelSee Options
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed
Headnot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,087 lbs. (493 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,180 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee