Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft PS197 2012 vs MasterCraft X-2 SS 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft PS197 2012 vs MasterCraft X-2 SS 2007 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 PS197 2012 measures 19,7 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 17,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-2 SS 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-2 SS 2007 tips the scales at 335 lbs — 307 lbs less than the MasterCraft PS197 2012 at 28 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MasterCraft PS197 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-2 SS 2007 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft PS197 2012 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-2 SS 2007 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 Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail20 in. (0.5 m) transom 22.5 in. (0.57 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 27.5 in. Amidship: 26.5 in
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches22.5
Depth - Inches27.5
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs. (1,270 kg)
Weight - Detail3,350 lbs
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg1519.53
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.335
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 - Feet2
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches24
Beamnot available
Beam96 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
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 - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,087 lbs. (493 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
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. 6 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 9 in
Trailer - Weight860 lbs. (390 kg) single axle 1,040 lbs. (472 kg) tandem axle
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 935 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,100 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