Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 215 VRS 2007 vs MasterCraft X-1 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 215 VRS 2007 vs MasterCraft X-1 2008 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 215 VRS 2007 measures 21,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 19,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-1 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft 215 VRS 2007 tips the scales at 3 425 lbs — 3 393 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-1 2008 at 32 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 VRS 2007 is rated for 14 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-1 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 VRS 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 215 VRS 2007 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 X-1 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 Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches9
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 23.5 in. Amidship: 25 in
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches25
Draft [max] - Detail26.5 in
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches26.5
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail3,425 lbs
Weight - Detail3,200 lbs
Weight - kg1553.55
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - lbs.3425
Weight - lbs.32
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches7
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 9 in
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Inches26
Length overall - Inches247
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 29 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches29
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,325 lbs
Maximum capacity1,705 lbs
Maximum people14
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 4 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 4 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 6 in
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,100 lbs
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 860 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,040 lbs
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 95 in. Tandem-axle: 96 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee