Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Mastercraft Ashley Kidd XT23 2022 vs MasterCraft PS197 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Mastercraft Ashley Kidd XT23 2022 vs MasterCraft PS197 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 Ashley Kidd XT23 2022 measures 23,4 feet overall (2022), giving it roughly 3,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft PS197 2013 at 19,7 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Mastercraft Ashley Kidd XT23 2022 tips the scales at 5 250 lbs — 5 217 lbs more than the MasterCraft PS197 2013 at 33 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.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Mastercraft Ashley Kidd XT23 2022 at 23,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The MasterCraft PS197 2013 at 19,7 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.40 ft
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (5.99 m)
Length - Feet23.4
Length - Feet19.67
Length overall - Meters7.13
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches281
Length overall - Inches236
Beam102.00 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters31.09
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches1224
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [max] - Meters9.14
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches360
Draft [max] - Inches22
Displacement5250.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,497 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.33
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 - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelSee Options
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (109 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,087 lbs. (493 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMasterCraft
Modelnot available
ModelPS197
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee