Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 200 VRS 2008 vs MasterCraft X-7 2012 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft 200 VRS 2008 and the MasterCraft X-7 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 X-7 2012 measures 19,7 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 17,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft 200 VRS 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). At 335 lbs and 307 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 200 VRS 2008 is rated for 11 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-7 2012 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 200 VRS 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 200 VRS 2008 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 X-7 2012 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 Year2008
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 - Detail20 in. (0.5 m) transom 22.5 in. (0.57 m) amidship
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inches27.5
Depth - Inches22.5
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail3,350 lbs
Weight - Detail3,070 lbs. (1,393 kg)
Weight - kg1519.53
Weight - kg1392.53
Weight - lbs.335
Weight - lbs.307
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet19.67
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 1 in
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches236
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail91 in. (2.3 m) amidship
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail29 in. (0.7 m) tow bar height to waterline
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches29
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
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)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,609 lbs
Maximum capacity1,087 lbs. (493 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 9 in
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 5 in. (6.8 m) 20 ft. 7 in. (6.3 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 935 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,100 lbs
Trailer - Weight860 lbs. (390 kg) single axle 1,040 lbs. (472 kg) tandem axle
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. Tandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - Width99 in. (2.5 m) single axle 100 in. (2.54 m) tandem axle