Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft Prostar 197 2005 vs MasterCraft PS214V 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft Prostar 197 2005 vs MasterCraft PS214V 2011 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 PS214V 2011 at 21,3 ft. At 28 lbs and 36 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 PS214V 2011 is rated for 11 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 PS214V 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft PS214V 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 21,3 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
ModelPS214V
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 20 in. (.51 m) Amidship: 23.5 in. (.57 m)
Depth - Detail23.5 in. (0.6 m) transom 35.5 in. (0.9 m) amidship
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inches23.5
Depth - Inches35.5
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (.56 m)
Draft [max] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches23
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs. (1,270.06 kg)
Weight - Detail3,600 lbs. (1,633 kg)
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg1632.93
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.36
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 91 in. (2.31 m)
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m) amidship
Length - Meters5.99
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. (56 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in. (7.2 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (5.99 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches256
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail95 in. (2.4 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel 7 ft. 2 in. (2.19 m) tow bar height to waterline
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.41
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches95
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (105.96 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeV-drive
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIndmar, Ilmore
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelIndmar: MCX 5.7 l 350 CID V-8, 312 hp (230 kW) Indmar: L96 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW) Ilmore: 5.7 l V-8, 325 hp (239 kW) Ilmore: 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity900 lbs (408 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum people11
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 all23 ft. 4 in. (7.11 m) 22 ft. 2 in. (6.76 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. (2.51 m) Tandem-axle: 100 in. (2.54 m)
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.6 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight900 lbs.(408 kg) single axle 1,050 lbs. (476 kg) tandem axle
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee