Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft PS197 2012 vs MasterCraft X-80 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft PS197 2012 vs MasterCraft X-80 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft X-80 2005 measures 28,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 8,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft PS197 2012 at 19,7 feet (2012). At 28 lbs and 52 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-80 2005 is rated for 15 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-80 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-80 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 28,0 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: 34 in. (.86 m) Amidship: 37 in. (.94 m)
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Inches22.5
Depth - Inches37
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (.74 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs. (1,270 kg)
Weight - Detail5,200 lbs. (2,358.68 kg)
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg2358.68
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.52
Width [transom] - Detail91 in. (2.3 m) amidship
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 9 ft. 6 in. (2.90 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 - Feet28
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 3 in. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters8.61
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches339
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
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 - Detail88 gal. (333.12 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters333.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal88
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,087 lbs. (493 kg)
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs (1,043 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people15
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 all34 ft. 3 in. (10.44 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: 9 ft. 6 in. (2.90 m)