Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 214 2008 vs MasterCraft X-Star SS 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 214 2008 vs MasterCraft X-Star SS 2007 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 X-Star SS 2007 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-Star SS 2007 tips the scales at 425 lbs — 422 lbs less than the MasterCraft 214 2008 at 3 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 X-Star SS 2007 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 X-Star SS 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-Star SS 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 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 Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches1
Depth - DetailTransom: 22.5 in. Amidship: 35.5 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 30 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches35.5
Depth - Inches32
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 - Detail4,250 lbs
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - kg1927.77
Weight - lbs.3
Weight - lbs.425
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 - Inches3
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches267
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail53 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum people11
Maximum people12
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,770 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 4 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 5 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 24 ft. 0 in
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 900 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,050 lbs
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,240 lbs
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 102 in. Tandem-axle: 102 in
Trailer - Widthnot available