Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 200V 2011 vs MasterCraft X-15 Backside SS 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 200V 2011 vs MasterCraft X-15 Backside SS 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 200V 2011 at 20,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-15 Backside SS 2007 at 21,0 ft. At 3 350 lbs and 3 425 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-15 Backside SS 2007 is rated for 14 passengers, while the MasterCraft 200V 2011 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-15 Backside SS 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-15 Backside SS 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 14 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft 200V 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model200V
ModelX-15 Backside SS
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m) transom 26.5 in. (0.67 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 32 in.
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.68 m)
Draft [max] - Detail26.5 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches26.5
Weight - Detail3,350 lbs. (1,520 kg)
Weight - Detail3,425 lbs.
Weight - kg1519.53
Weight - kg1553.55
Weight - lbs.3350
Weight - lbs.3425
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.4 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail105 in. (2.67 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.67
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches105
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet21
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 1 in. (6.73 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 9 in.
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in.
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches260
Beamnot available
Beam100 in.
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches100
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIndmar, Ilmore
Engine makenot available
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)
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,609 lbs. (730 kg)
Maximum capacity2,325 lbs.
Maximum people11
Maximum people14
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. (6.9 m) 20 ft. 9 in. (6.3 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 4 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 2 in.
Trailer - Weight935 lbs. (424 kg) single axle 1,100 lbs. (499 kg) tandem axle
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,100 lbs.
Trailer - Width99 in. (2.5 m) single axle 100 in. (2.54 m) tandem axle
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in.