Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 230 VRS 2008 vs MasterCraft PS214V 2013: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the MasterCraft 230 VRS 2008 and the MasterCraft PS214V 2013 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 230 VRS 2008 at 22,0 ft versus MasterCraft PS214V 2013 at 21,3 ft. At 3 900 lbs and 3 950 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 VRS 2008 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft PS214V 2013 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 VRS 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 230 VRS 2008 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 PS214V 2013 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 Year2013
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 - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
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 - Detail3,950 lbs. (1,792 kg)
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kg1791.69
Weight - lbs.3900
Weight - lbs.3950
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]not available
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 - Detail95 in. (2.4 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.41
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches95
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeV-drive
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelSee Options
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,275 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,526 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 allnot available
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs.
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in.
Trailer - Widthnot available