Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft PS197 2013 vs MasterCraft X-1 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft PS197 2013 vs MasterCraft X-1 2006 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 2013 measures 19,7 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 17,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-1 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). At 33 lbs and 32 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-1 2006 is rated for 11 passengers, while the MasterCraft PS197 2013 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-1 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-1 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft PS197 2013 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 Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,497 kg)
Weight - Detail3,200 lbs
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.32
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
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.41
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches95
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet19.67
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (5.99 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches247
Beamnot available
Beam90 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches9
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 23.5 in. Amidship: 25 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 6 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIlmor
Engine makenot available
Engine modelSee Options
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (109 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,087 lbs. (493 kg)
Maximum capacity1,705 lbs
Maximum people7
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allw/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 860 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,040 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 95 in. Tandem-axle: 96 in