Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 245V 2011 vs MasterCraft X-14V 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee MasterCraft 245V 2011 against a deep vee MasterCraft X-14V 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 245V 2011 at 24,2 ft versus MasterCraft X-14V 2013 at 21,3 ft. At 473 lbs and 395 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 245V 2011 is rated for 18 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-14V 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 245V 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 245V 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 24,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-14V 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 Year2011
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m) transom 32 in. (0.8 m) amidship
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches23
Weight - Detail4,730 lbs. (2,145 kg)
Weight - Detail3,950 lbs. (1,792 kg)
Weight - kg2145.49
Weight - kg1791.69
Weight - lbs.473
Weight - lbs.395
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.59 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m) amidship
Height - Detail110.5 in. (2.8 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.82
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches110.5
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet24.17
Length - Feet21.33
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in. (7.37 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches29
Length overall - Inches256
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIndmar, Ilmore
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelIndmar: MCX 5.7 l 350 CID V-8, 312 hp (230 kW) Indmar: L96 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW) Indmar: LSA 6.2 l V-8, 537 hp (395 kW) Ilmore: 5.7 l V-8, 325 hp (239 kW) Ilmore: 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW) Ilmore: 6.2 l V-8, 436 hp (321 kW)
Engine modelSee Options
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (341 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeV-drive
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,928 lbs. (1,328 kg)
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs. (658 kg)
Maximum people18
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 11 in. (8.2 m) 24 ft. 3 in. (7.4 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight1,480 lbs. (671 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available