Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2011 vs MasterCraft Prostar 197 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2011 vs MasterCraft Prostar 197 2005 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 MasterCraft 300 2011 measures 33,8 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 14,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft Prostar 197 2005 at 19,0 feet (2005). At 125 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 MasterCraft 300 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the MasterCraft Prostar 197 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 33,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft Prostar 197 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
ModelMasterCraft 3
ModelProstar 197
Model Year2011
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. (3.35 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches132
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20° midship 16° transom
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (.56 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail12,500 lbs. (5,670 kg)
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs. (1,270.06 kg)
Weight - kg5669.9
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - lbs.125
Weight - lbs.28
Length - Feet33.75
Length - Feet19
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 4 in. (9.25 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. (56 m)
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 9 in. (10.3 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (5.99 m)
Length overall - Meters10.29
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches405
Length overall - Inches236
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 20 in. (.51 m) Amidship: 23.5 in. (.57 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches23.5
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 91 in. (2.31 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.99
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal. (757 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (105.96 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity900 lbs (408 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 10 in. (6.96 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 21 ft. 1 in. (6.43 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. (2.51 m) Tandem-axle: 100 in. (2.54 m)