Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 214 2008 vs MasterCraft 215 SS 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 214 2008 vs MasterCraft 215 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 2008 at 21,0 ft versus MasterCraft 215 SS 2006 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft 215 SS 2006 tips the scales at 3 425 lbs - 425 lbs less than the MasterCraft 214 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MasterCraft 215 SS 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the MasterCraft 214 2008 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 215 SS 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 215 SS 2006 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 214 2008 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 Year2008
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches100
Depth - DetailTransom: 22.5 in. Amidship: 35.5 in.
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 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 - Detail3,425 lbs.
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - kg1553.55
Weight - lbs.3000
Weight - lbs.3425
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 - Feet21
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches8
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in.
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 9 in.
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in.
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches260
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum people11
Maximum people14
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,325 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. 2 in.
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 900 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,050 lbs.
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,100 lbs.
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 102 in. Tandem-axle: 102 in.
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in.