Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 280V 2011 vs MasterCraft PS190 2013 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft 280V 2011 and the MasterCraft PS190 2013 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft 280V 2011 measures 28,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 8,6 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 280V 2011 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 280V 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 280V 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,3 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 Year2011
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) transom 37 in. (0.94 m) amidship
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches37
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
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. (2,812 kg)
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,497 kg)
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.33
Width [transom] - Detail9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detail91 in. (2.3 m) amidship
Height - Detail116 in. (2.9 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Detail83 in. (2.1 m) mini tower 95 in. (2.4 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Meters2.95
Height - Meters2.41
Height - Inches116
Height - Inches95
Length - Feet28.25
Length - Feet19.67
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 3 in. (8.6 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Meters8.61
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches339
Length overall - Inches236
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIndmar, Ilmore
Engine makeIlmor
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)
Engine modelSee Options
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (109 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacityYacht Certified, no capacity
Maximum capacity1,087 lbs. (493 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weight1,180 lbs. (535 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available