Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft PS197 2013 vs MasterCraft X-14 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft PS197 2013 vs MasterCraft X-14 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — MasterCraft PS197 2013 at 19,7 ft versus MasterCraft X-14 2007 at 21,0 ft. At 33 lbs and 3 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-14 2007 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-14 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-14 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 21,0 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 Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [max] - Detail23 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches23
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,497 kg)
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.3
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 - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 7 ft. 2 in
Height - Meters2.41
Height - Meters2.18
Height - Inches95
Height - Inches86
Length - Feet19.67
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (5.99 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches256
Beamnot available
Beam96 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 22.5 in. Amidship: 35.5 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35.5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 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 - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,087 lbs. (493 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 4 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 900 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,050 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 102 in. Tandem-axle: 102 in