Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft PS197 2013 vs MasterCraft X-2 2012 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft PS197 2013 and the MasterCraft X-2 2012 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
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-2 2012 at 2,0 feet (2012). At 33 lbs and 35 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-2 2012 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-2 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-2 2012 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 Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,497 kg)
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs. (1,588 kg)
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.35
Width [transom] - Detail91 in. (2.3 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m) amidship
Height - Detail83 in. (2.1 m) mini tower 95 in. (2.4 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Detail105 in. (2.67 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Meters2.41
Height - Meters2.67
Height - Inches95
Height - Inches105
Length - Feet19.67
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (5.99 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches24
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m) transom 26.5 in. (0.67 m) amidship
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches28
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 1 in. (6.73 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIlmor
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelSee Options
Engine model5.7 l V-8, 320 hp (239 kW) 6.0 l V-8, 382 hp (285 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (109 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,087 lbs. (493 kg)
Maximum capacity1,609 lbs. (730 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m) 20 ft. 9 in. (6.3 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight935 lbs. (424 kg) single axle 1,100 lbs. (499 kg) tandem axle
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width99 in. (2.5 m) single axle 100 in. (2.54 m) tandem axle