Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft PS197 2012 vs MasterCraft X-14V 2010 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft PS197 2012 and the MasterCraft X-14V 2010 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — MasterCraft PS197 2012 at 19,7 ft versus MasterCraft X-14V 2010 at 21,3 ft. At 28 lbs and 38 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 X-14V 2010 is rated for 11 passengers, while the MasterCraft PS197 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 X-14V 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-14V 2010 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 PS197 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
Model Year2012
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail20 in. (0.5 m) transom 22.5 in. (0.57 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 23.5 in. Amidship: 35.5 in
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inches22.5
Depth - Inches35.5
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [max] - Detail23 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches23
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs. (1,270 kg)
Weight - Detail3,800 lbs
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg1723.65
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.38
Width [transom] - Detail91 in. (2.3 m) amidship
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 96 in
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 - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 7 ft. 2 in
Height - Meters2.41
Height - Meters2.18
Height - Inches95
Height - Inches86
Length - Feet19.67
Length - Feet21.33
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Detail21.33 ft
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches255.96
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIlmor
Engine makenot available
Engine model5.7 l V-8, 320 hp (239 kW) 6.0 l V-8, 382 hp (285 kW)
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,087 lbs. (493 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum people11
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 all23 ft. 4 in. Swing Away Tongue: 22 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Weight860 lbs. (390 kg) single axle 1,040 lbs. (472 kg) tandem axle
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 900 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,050 lbs
Trailer - Width99 in. (2.5 m) single axle 100 in. (2.54 m) tandem axle
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 102 in. Tandem-axle: 102 in