Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft PS197 2012 vs MasterCraft X-30 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft PS197 2012 vs MasterCraft X-30 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 2012 at 19,7 ft versus MasterCraft X-30 2005 at 22,0 ft. At 28 lbs and 33 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-30 2005 is rated for 12 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-30 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-30 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 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 Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail20 in. (0.5 m) transom 22.5 in. (0.57 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 27.5 in. (.70 m) Amidship: 26.5 in. (.67 m)
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches22.5
Depth - Inches27.5
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [max] - Detail22.5 in. (.57 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches22.5
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs. (1,270 kg)
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,496.88 kg)
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.33
Width [transom] - Detail91 in. (2.3 m) amidship
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 98 in. (2.49 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 - Feet22
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. (7.44 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 8 in. (6.91 m)
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters6.91
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches272
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.91
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
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 - Detail61 gal. (230.89 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters230.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal61
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,087 lbs. (493 kg)
Maximum capacity1,840 lbs (835 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people12
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 all24 ft. 7 in. (7.49 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 23 ft. (7.01 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 - WidthTandem-axle: 99 in. (2.51 m)