Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 214 2008 vs MasterCraft CSX220SS 2009 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft 214 2008 and the MasterCraft CSX220SS 2009 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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 214 2008 at 21,0 ft versus MasterCraft CSX220SS 2009 at 21,0 ft. At 3 lbs and 43 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 CSX220SS 2009 is rated for 12 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 CSX220SS 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft CSX220SS 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 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 Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 22.5 in. Amidship: 35.5 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 33 in. Amidship: 43.5 in
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Inches35.5
Depth - Inches43.5
Draft [max] - Detail23 in
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - lbs.3
Weight - lbs.43
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 7 ft. 2 in
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 7 ft. 4 in
Height - Meters2.18
Height - Meters2.24
Height - Inches86
Height - Inches88
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches5
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches257
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 102 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum people11
Maximum people12
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,595 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 4 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 5 in. Swing Away Tongue: 25 ft. 9 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 - Widthnot available