Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft CSX 220 SS 2007 vs MasterCraft PS197 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft CSX 220 SS 2007 vs MasterCraft PS197 2010 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 CSX 220 SS 2007 at 21,0 ft versus MasterCraft PS197 2010 at 19,7 ft. At 43 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 CSX 220 SS 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the MasterCraft PS197 2010 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft CSX 220 SS 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft CSX 220 SS 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft PS197 2010 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
ModelCSX 220 SS
ModelPS197
Model Year2007
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 33 in. Amidship: 43.5 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 20 in. Amidship: 22.5 in
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inches43.5
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 - Detail4,300 lbs
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - lbs.43
Weight - lbs.28
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 7 ft. 4 in
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 29 in
Height - Meters2.24
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inches88
Height - Inches29
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet19.67
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail19.67 ft
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches257
Length overall - Inches236.04
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 91 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,595 lbs
Maximum capacity1,087 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 5 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 25 ft. 9 in
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 5 in. Swing Away Tongue: 20 ft. 7 in
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 860 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,040 lbs
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 102 in
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. Tandem-axle: 100 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee