Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 200V 2012 vs MasterCraft X-14 2008: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the MasterCraft 200V 2012 and the MasterCraft X-14 2008 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 200V 2012 at 20,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-14 2008 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft 200V 2012 tips the scales at 3 350 lbs - 350 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-14 2008 at 3 000 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 200V 2012 and MasterCraft X-14 2008 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 Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m) transom 26.5 in. (0.67 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 22.5 in. Amidship: 35.5 in.
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inches35.5
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.68 m)
Draft [max] - Detail23 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches23
Weight - Detail3,350 lbs. (1,520 kg)
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs.
Weight - kg1519.53
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - lbs.3350
Weight - lbs.3000
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 - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 7 ft. 2 in.
Height - Meters2.67
Height - Meters2.18
Height - Inches105
Height - Inches86
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. 8 in.
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches256
Beamnot available
Beam96 in.
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIlmor
Engine makenot available
Engine model5.7 l V-8, 320 hp (239 kW) 6.0 l V-8, 382 hp (285 kW)
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,609 lbs. (730 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people11
Maximum people11
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 all23 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 - WeightSingle-axle: 900 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,050 lbs.
Trailer - Width99 in. (2.5 m) single axle 100 in. (2.54 m) tandem axle
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 102 in. Tandem-axle: 102 in.