Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft Prostar 197 2005 vs MasterCraft PS190 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft Prostar 197 2005 vs MasterCraft PS190 2009 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 Prostar 197 2005 at 19,0 ft versus MasterCraft PS190 2009 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft PS190 2009 tips the scales at 262 lbs — 234 lbs less than the MasterCraft Prostar 197 2005 at 28 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MasterCraft PS190 2009 is rated for 7 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 PS190 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft PS190 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,0 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
ModelProstar 197
ModelPS19
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 20 in. (.51 m) Amidship: 23.5 in. (.57 m)
Depth - DetailTransom: 20 in. Amidship: 22.5 in
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inches23.5
Depth - Inches22.5
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (.56 m)
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs. (1,270.06 kg)
Weight - Detail2,620 lbs
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg1188.41
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.262
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 91 in. (2.31 m)
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 91 in
Length - Meters5.99
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches8
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. (56 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (5.99 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches236
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 29 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches29
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (105.96 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity900 lbs (408 kg)
Maximum capacity1,087 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 10 in. (6.96 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 21 ft. 1 in. (6.43 m)
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 5 in. Swing Away Tongue: 20 ft. 7 in
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. (2.51 m) Tandem-axle: 100 in. (2.54 m)
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. Tandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 860 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,040 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee