Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 230 SS 2007 vs MasterCraft X-14 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 230 SS 2007 vs MasterCraft X-14 2012 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 230 SS 2007 at 22,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-14 2012 at 21,3 ft. At 39 lbs and 33 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 230 SS 2007 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-14 2012 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 230 SS 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 230 SS 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-14 2012 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 Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 26 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Detail22.5 in. (0.57 m) transom 35.5 in. (0.9 m) amidship
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches35.5
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches23
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,497 kg)
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.39
Weight - lbs.33
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in. (7.2 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches269
Length overall - Inches256
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m) amidship
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail7 ft. 2 in. (2.19 m) tow bar height to waterline
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.18
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches86
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.7 l V-8, 320 hp (239 kW) 6.0 l V-8, 382 hp (285 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,275 lbs
Maximum capacity1,525 lbs. (692 kg)
Maximum people16
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 8 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 4 in. (7.1 m) 22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - Weight900 lbs. (408 kg) single axle 1,050 lbs. (476 kg) tandem axle
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.6 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee