Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 200 SS 2006 vs MasterCraft X-14V 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 200 SS 2006 vs MasterCraft X-14V 2012 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 X-14V 2012 measures 21,3 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 19,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft 200 SS 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft 200 SS 2006 tips the scales at 335 lbs — 297 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-14V 2012 at 38 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 11 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 X-14V 2012 at 21,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The MasterCraft 200 SS 2006 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 27.5 in. Amidship: 26.5 in
Depth - Detail23.5 in. (0.59 m) transom 35.5 in. (0.9 m) amidship
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inches27.5
Depth - Inches35.5
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches23
Weight - Detail3,350 lbs
Weight - Detail3,800 lbs. (1,724 kg)
Weight - kg1519.53
Weight - kg1723.65
Weight - lbs.335
Weight - lbs.38
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet21.33
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 1 in
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in. (7.2 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches256
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m) amidship
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail7 ft. 2 in. (2.19 m) tow bar height to waterline
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.18
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches86
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeV-drive
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.7 l V-8, 320 hp (239 kW) 6.0 l V-8, 382 hp (285 kW) 6.2 l V-8, 430 hp (321 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,609 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people11
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allw/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 9 in
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 4 in. (7.1 m) 22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 935 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,100 lbs
Trailer - Weight900 lbs. (408 kg) single axle 1,050 lbs. (476 kg) tandem axle
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. Tandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.6 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee