Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft PS197 2012 vs Mastercraft XT25 2023 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft PS197 2012 vs Mastercraft XT25 2023 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 XT25 2023 measures 25,1 feet overall (2023), giving it roughly 5,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft PS197 2012 at 19,7 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Mastercraft XT25 2023 tips the scales at 5 950 lbs — 5 922 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.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Mastercraft XT25 2023 at 25,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The MasterCraft PS197 2012 at 19,7 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
Makenot available
ModelPS197
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
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] - Detail32.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters9.75
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches384
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs. (1,270 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.not available
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 - Feet25.1
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 - Detail25.10 ft
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters7.65
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches301
Beamnot available
Beam102.00 ft
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters31.09
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches1224
Displacementnot available
Displacement5950.00 lbs
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters348.26
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal92
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,087 lbs. (493 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailerablenot available
TrailerableYes
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
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