MasterCraft 245 SS 2008 boat specs
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MasterCraft 245 SS 2008
2008
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MasterCraft X-14V 2010 boat specs
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MasterCraft X-14V 2010
2010
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MasterCraft 245 SS 2008 vs MasterCraft X-14V 2010 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft 245 SS 2008 and the MasterCraft X-14V 2010 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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 245 SS 2008 at 24,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-14V 2010 at 21,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft 245 SS 2008 tips the scales at 473 lbs — 435 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-14V 2010 at 38 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 245 SS 2008 is rated for 18 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-14V 2010 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 245 SS 2008 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 245 SS 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-14V 2010 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
Model245 SS
ModelX-14V
Model Year2008
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 19 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 23.5 in. Amidship: 35.5 in
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inches35.5
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Detail23 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches23
Weight - Detail4,730 lbs
Weight - Detail3,800 lbs
Weight - kg2145.49
Weight - kg1723.65
Weight - lbs.473
Weight - lbs.38
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 3 in
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail21.33 ft
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches29
Length overall - Inches255.96
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 96 in
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 materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,928 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people18
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 11 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 24 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 4 in. Swing Away Tongue: 22 ft. 2 in
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,480 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

MasterCraft 245 SS 2008 vs MasterCraft X-14V 2010 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the MasterCraft 245 SS 2008 or the MasterCraft X-14V 2010?
The MasterCraft 245 SS 2008 is the longer of the two at 24,0 feet overall. The MasterCraft X-14V 2010 comes in at 21,3 feet, making it roughly 2,7 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the MasterCraft 245 SS 2008 or the MasterCraft X-14V 2010?
For trailering, the MasterCraft X-14V 2010 has the edge at 38 lbs dry weight versus 473 lbs for the MasterCraft 245 SS 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 245 SS 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 18 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-14V 2010 is certified for 11. 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 245 SS 2008 or the MasterCraft X-14V 2010?
The MasterCraft X-14V 2010 has the bigger tank at 35 gallons, versus 9 gallons on the MasterCraft 245 SS 2008. That 26-gallon difference translates to roughly 78–130 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the MasterCraft 245 SS 2008 and MasterCraft X-14V 2010 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the MasterCraft 245 SS 2008 and the MasterCraft X-14V 2010 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.