Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 214 2008 vs MasterCraft 280 STS 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 214 2008 vs MasterCraft 280 STS 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft 280 STS 2006 measures 28,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft 214 2008 at 21,0 feet (2008). At 3 lbs and 62 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 280 STS 2006 is rated for 15 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 280 STS 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 280 STS 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 28,0 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 - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches114
Depth - DetailTransom: 22.5 in. Amidship: 35.5 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 34 in. Amidship: 37 in
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Inches35.5
Depth - Inches37
Draft [max] - Detail23 in
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - lbs.3
Weight - lbs.62
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 - Feet28
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches3
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters8.61
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches339
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail103 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters389.9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal103
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum people11
Maximum people15
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 4 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 900 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,050 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 102 in. Tandem-axle: 102 in
Trailer - Widthnot available