Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft PS197 2012 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee MasterCraft PS197 2012 against a deep vee MasterCraft X-Star 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft X-Star 2013 measures 24,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft PS197 2012 at 19,7 feet (2012). At 28 lbs and 54 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-Star 2013 is rated for 14 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-Star 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-Star 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 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 Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail20 in. (0.5 m) transom 22.5 in. (0.57 m) amidship
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches22.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs. (1,270 kg)
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,449 kg)
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.54
Width [transom] - Detail91 in. (2.3 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.57 m) amidship
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 - Detail107 in. (2.7 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Meters2.41
Height - Meters2.72
Height - Inches95
Height - Inches107
Length - Feet19.67
Length - Feet24
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 - Detail24 ft. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIlmor
Engine makeIlmor
Engine model5.7 l V-8, 320 hp (239 kW) 6.0 l V-8, 382 hp (285 kW)
Engine modelSee Options
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail74 gal. (280 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,087 lbs. (493 kg)
Maximum capacity1,946 lbs. (883 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people14
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 allnot available
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 - Widthnot available