Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 255V 2012 vs MasterCraft X-14V 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee MasterCraft 255V 2012 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft 255V 2012 measures 25,4 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 4,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-14V 2013 at 21,3 feet (2013). At 485 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 255V 2012 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 255V 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 255V 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 25,4 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 Year2012
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m) transom 25 in. (0.64 m) amidship
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches23
Weight - Detail4,850 lbs. (2,200 kg)
Weight - Detail3,950 lbs. (1,792 kg)
Weight - kg2199.92
Weight - kg1791.69
Weight - lbs.485
Weight - lbs.395
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.59 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m) amidship
Height [transom]110 in. (2.8 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet25.42
Length - Feet21.33
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 8 in. (8.43 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 5 in. (7.75 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Meters7.75
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches305
Length overall - Inches256
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIlmor
Engine makeIlmor
Engine model6.0 l V-8, 382 hp (285 kW) 6.2 l V-8, 430 hp (321 kW) 7.4 l V-8, 523 hp (390 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 people18
Maximum people11
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs. (658 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all31 ft. 2 in. (9.5 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width100 in. (2.54 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available