Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft Prostar 209 2005 vs MasterCraft PS190 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft Prostar 209 2005 vs MasterCraft PS190 2010 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 2010 measures 19,7 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 17,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft Prostar 209 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). At 285 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 209 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the MasterCraft PS190 2010 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 209 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft Prostar 209 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft PS190 2010 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 209
ModelPS19
Model Year2005
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 23 in. (.58 m) Amidship: 25.5 in. (.65 m)
Depth - DetailTransom: 20 in. Amidship: 22.5 in
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inches25.5
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 - Detail2,850 lbs. (1,292.7 kg)
Weight - Detail2,620 lbs
Weight - kg1292.74
Weight - kg1188.41
Weight - lbs.285
Weight - lbs.262
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 96 in. (2.44 m)
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 91 in
Length - Meters6.39
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet19.67
Length - Inches11.5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. (56 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 11.5 in. (6.39 m)
Length overall - Detail19.67 ft
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches251.5
Length overall - Inches236.04
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 - Detail35 gal. (132.45 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,370 lbs (621 kg)
Maximum capacity1,087 lbs
Maximum people9
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 1 in. (7.04 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 21 ft. 4 in. (6.50 m)
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 5 in. Swing Away Tongue: 20 ft. 7 in
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 100 in. (2.54 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