MasterCraft 215 VRS 2008 boat specs
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MasterCraft 215 VRS 2008
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MasterCraft X-25 2013 boat specs
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MasterCraft X-25 2013
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MasterCraft 215 VRS 2008 vs MasterCraft X-25 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee MasterCraft 215 VRS 2008 against a deep vee MasterCraft X-25 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — MasterCraft 215 VRS 2008 at 21,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-25 2013 at 21,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft 215 VRS 2008 tips the scales at 3 425 lbs — 2 968 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-25 2013 at 457 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-25 2013 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft 215 VRS 2008 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-25 2013 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-25 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 21,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft 215 VRS 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model215 VRS
ModelX-25
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail26.5 in
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches26.5
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail3,425 lbs
Weight - Detail4,570 lbs. (2,073 kg)
Weight - kg1553.55
Weight - kg2072.92
Weight - lbs.3425
Weight - lbs.457
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet21.5
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 9 in
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.58 m)
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches26
Length overall - Inches258
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.59 m) amidship
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail106.5 in. (2.7 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.72
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches106.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail53 gal. (200 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelSee Options
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,325 lbs
Maximum capacity2,440 lbs. (1,107 kg)
Maximum people14
Maximum people16
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 4 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,100 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - Widthnot available

MasterCraft 215 VRS 2008 vs MasterCraft X-25 2013 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the MasterCraft 215 VRS 2008 or the MasterCraft X-25 2013?
The MasterCraft X-25 2013 is the longer of the two at 21,5 feet overall. The MasterCraft 215 VRS 2008 comes in at 21,0 feet, making it roughly 0,5 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the MasterCraft 215 VRS 2008 or the MasterCraft X-25 2013?
For trailering, the MasterCraft X-25 2013 has the edge at 457 lbs dry weight versus 3 425 lbs for the MasterCraft 215 VRS 2008. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The MasterCraft 215 VRS 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 14 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-25 2013 is certified for 16. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the MasterCraft 215 VRS 2008 or the MasterCraft X-25 2013?
The MasterCraft X-25 2013 has the bigger tank at 53 gallons, versus 45 gallons on the MasterCraft 215 VRS 2008. That 8-gallon difference translates to roughly 24–40 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the MasterCraft 215 VRS 2008 and MasterCraft X-25 2013 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the MasterCraft 215 VRS 2008 and the MasterCraft X-25 2013 are built by MasterCraft. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.