Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft PS197 2013 vs MasterCraft X-7 2011: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the MasterCraft PS197 2013 and the MasterCraft X-7 2011 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - MasterCraft PS197 2013 at 19,7 ft versus MasterCraft X-7 2011 at 19,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft PS197 2013 tips the scales at 3 300 lbs - 230 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-7 2011 at 3 070 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 PS197 2013 and MasterCraft X-7 2011 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,497 kg)
Weight - Detail3,070 lbs. (1,393 kg)
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kg1392.53
Weight - lbs.3300
Weight - lbs.3070
Width [transom] - Detail91 in. (2.3 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detail91 in. (2.3 m) amidship
Height - Detail83 in. (2.1 m) mini tower 95 in. (2.4 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Detail29 in. (0.7 m) tow bar height to waterline
Height - Meters2.41
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inches95
Height - Inches29
Length - Feet19.67
Length - Feet19.67
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (5.99 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches236
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail20 in. (0.5 m) transom 22.5 in. (0.57 m) amidship
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches22.5
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIlmor
Engine makeIndmar, Ilmore
Engine modelSee Options
Engine modelIndmar: MCX 5.7 l 350 CID V-8, 312 hp (230 kW) Indmar: L96 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW) Ilmore: 5.7 l V-8, 325 hp (239 kW) Ilmore: 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (109 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,087 lbs. (493 kg)
Maximum capacity1,087 lbs. (493 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 5 in. (6.8 m) 20 ft. 7 in. (6.3 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight860 lbs. (390 kg) single axle 1,040 lbs. (472 kg) tandem axle
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width99 in. (2.5 m) single axle 100 in. (2.54 m) tandem axle