Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 230 VRS 2008 vs MasterCraft X-14 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 230 VRS 2008 vs MasterCraft X-14 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 230 VRS 2008 at 22,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-14 2007 at 21,0 ft. At 39 lbs and 3 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 X-14 2007 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 X-14 2007 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 - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Depth - DetailTransom: 26 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 22.5 in. Amidship: 35.5 in
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches35.5
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Detail23 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches23
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - lbs.39
Weight - lbs.3
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches4
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches269
Length overall - Inches256
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 7 ft. 2 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.18
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches86
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,275 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
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. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 2 in
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 900 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,050 lbs
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 102 in. Tandem-axle: 102 in