Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 214 2007 vs MasterCraft 230 SS 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 214 2007 vs MasterCraft 230 SS 2006 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 214 2007 at 21,0 ft versus MasterCraft 230 SS 2006 at 22,0 ft. At 3 lbs and 39 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 230 SS 2006 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft 214 2007 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 230 SS 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 230 SS 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft 214 2007 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
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Depth - DetailTransom: 22.5 in. Amidship: 35.5 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 26 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches35.5
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail23 in
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft [max] - Inches26
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - lbs.3
Weight - lbs.39
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 7 ft. 2 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.18
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches86
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches5
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches269
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum people11
Maximum people16
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,275 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 4 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over allw/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 10 in
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 900 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,050 lbs
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 102 in. Tandem-axle: 102 in
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in