Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft PS197 2013 vs MasterCraft X-10 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft PS197 2013 vs MasterCraft X-10 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 PS197 2013 measures 19,7 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 17,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-10 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-10 2005 tips the scales at 3 075 lbs — 3 042 lbs less than the MasterCraft PS197 2013 at 33 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MasterCraft PS197 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-10 2005 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft PS197 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft PS197 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-10 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2013
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
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 - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,497 kg)
Weight - Detail3,075 lbs. (1,394.82 kg)
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kg1394.8
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.3075
Width [transom] - Detail91 in. (2.3 m) amidship
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 95 in. (2.41 m)
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. 9 in. (6.32 m)
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches249
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 27.5 in. (.70 m) Amidship: 26.5 in. (.67 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.32
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. (6.85 m)
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 - Detail45 gal. (170.33 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,087 lbs. (493 kg)
Maximum capacity1,590 lbs (721 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people1
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 11 in. (6.99 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 98 in. (2.49 m) Tandem-axle: 100 in. (2.54 m)