Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft CSX220 2010 vs MasterCraft PS197 2013 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft CSX220 2010 and the MasterCraft PS197 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — MasterCraft CSX220 2010 at 21,4 ft versus MasterCraft PS197 2013 at 19,7 ft. At 43 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 CSX220 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the MasterCraft PS197 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 CSX220 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft CSX220 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 21,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft PS197 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 Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 33 in. Amidship: 43.5 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches43.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,497 kg)
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.43
Weight - lbs.33
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 102 in
Width [transom] - Detail91 in. (2.3 m) amidship
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 7 ft. 4 in
Height - Detail83 in. (2.1 m) mini tower 95 in. (2.4 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Meters2.24
Height - Meters2.41
Height - Inches88
Height - Inches95
Length - Feet21.42
Length - Feet19.67
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 7 in
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail21.42 ft
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (5.99 m)
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches257.04
Length overall - Inches236
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (109 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelSee Options
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,595 lbs
Maximum capacity1,087 lbs. (493 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 5 in. Swing Away Tongue: 25 ft. 9 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTandem Axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available