Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft Prostar 205V 2005 vs MasterCraft PS190 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft Prostar 205V 2005 vs MasterCraft PS190 2012 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 PS190 2012 measures 19,7 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 17,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft Prostar 205V 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). At 305 lbs and 262 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 Prostar 205V 2005 is rated for 11 passengers, while the MasterCraft PS190 2012 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft Prostar 205V 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft Prostar 205V 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft PS190 2012 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
ModelProstar 205V
ModelPS19
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 23.5 in. (.60 m) Amidship: 25 in. (.63 m)
Depth - Detail20 in. (0.5 m) transom 22.5 in. (0.57 m) amidship
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inches22.5
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (.56 m)
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail3,050 lbs. (1,383.48 kg)
Weight - Detail2,620 lbs. (1,188 kg)
Weight - kg1383.46
Weight - kg1188.41
Weight - lbs.305
Weight - lbs.262
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 90 in. (2.29 m)
Width [transom] - Detail91 in. (2.3 m) amidship
Length - Meters6.27
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet19.67
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. (58 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in. (6.27 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches247
Length overall - Inches236
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail83 in. (2.1 m) mini tower 95 in. (2.4 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel 29 in. (0.7 m) tow bar height to waterline
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.41
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches95
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (124.88 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.7 l V-8, 320 hp (239 kW) 6.0 l V-8, 382 hp (285 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,590 lbs (721 kg)
Maximum capacity1,087 lbs. (493 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 7 in. (6.88 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 10 in. (6.35 m)
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 5 in. (6.8 m) 20 ft. 7 in. (6.27 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 95 in. (2.41 m) Tandem-axle: 96 in. (2.44 m)
Trailer - Width99 in. (2.5 m) single axle 100 in. (2.54 m) tandem axle
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight860 lbs. (390 kg) single axle 1,040 lbs. (472 kg) tandem axle
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee