Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft PS197 2011 vs MasterCraft X-7 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft PS197 2011 vs MasterCraft X-7 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - MasterCraft PS197 2011 at 19,7 ft versus MasterCraft X-7 2005 at 19,0 ft. At 2 800 lbs and 2 800 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 PS197 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-7 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 PS197 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft PS197 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 19,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-7 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
Model Year2011
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail20 in. (0.5 m) transom 22.5 in. (0.57 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 20 in. (.51 m) Amidship: 23.5 in. (.57 m)
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inches22.5
Depth - Inches23.5
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (.56 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs. (1,270 kg)
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs. (1,270.06 kg)
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - lbs.2800
Weight - lbs.2800
Width [transom] - Detail91 in. (2.3 m) amidship
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 91 in. (2.31 m)
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 - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.41
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches95
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet19.67
Length - Feet19
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. (6.55 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (5.99 m)
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches236
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
Engine makeIndmar
Engine makenot available
Engine modelMCX 5.7 l 350 CID V-8, 312 hp (230 kW) L96 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW)
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (105.96 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,087 lbs. (493 kg)
Maximum capacity900 lbs (408 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 5 in. (6.8 m) 20 ft. 7 in. (6.27 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 10 in. (6.96 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 21 ft. 1 in. (6.43 m)
Trailer - Weight860 lbs. (390 kg) single axle 1,040 lbs. (472 kg) tandem axle
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width99 in. (2.5 m) single axle 100 in. (2.54 m) tandem axle
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. (2.51 m) Tandem-axle: 100 in. (2.54 m)