Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft PS197 2011 vs MasterCraft X-7 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft PS197 2011 vs MasterCraft X-7 2006 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 2006 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-7 2006 tips the scales at 2 920 lbs - 120 lbs less than the MasterCraft PS197 2011 at 2 800 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.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The MasterCraft PS197 2011 and MasterCraft X-7 2006 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2011
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail20 in. (0.5 m) transom 22.5 in. (0.57 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 20 in. Amidship: 22.5 in.
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inches22.5
Depth - Inches22.5
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (0.56 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 kg)
Weight - Detail2,920 lbs.
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg1324.49
Weight - lbs.2800
Weight - lbs.2920
Width [transom] - Detail91 in. (2.3 m) amidship
Width [transom] - 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 - 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]21 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in.
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches236
Beamnot available
Beam91 in.
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches91
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.
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 capacity978 lbs.
Maximum people7
Maximum people7
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 allw/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 7 in.
Trailer - Weight860 lbs. (390 kg) single axle 1,040 lbs. (472 kg) tandem axle
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 860 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,040 lbs.
Trailer - Width99 in. (2.5 m) single axle 100 in. (2.54 m) tandem axle
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. Tandem-axle: 100 in.