Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 280 SST 2007 vs MasterCraft PS214V 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 280 SST 2007 vs MasterCraft PS214V 2012 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft 280 SST 2007 measures 28,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 6,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft PS214V 2012 at 21,3 feet (2012). At 62 lbs and 36 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 280 SST 2007 is rated for 15 passengers, while the MasterCraft PS214V 2012 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 280 SST 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 280 SST 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft PS214V 2012 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 Year2007
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 34 in. Amidship: 37 in
Depth - Detail23.5 in. (0.6 m) transom 35.5 in. (0.9 m) amidship
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inches37
Depth - Inches35.5
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches23
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs
Weight - Detail3,600 lbs. (1,633 kg)
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kg1632.93
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.36
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Meters8.61
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches339
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 7 ft. 2 in. (2.19 m) tow bar height to waterline
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.41
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches95
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in. (7.2 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail103 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters389.9
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal103
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeV-drive
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.7 l V-8, 320 hp (239 kW) 6.0 l V-8, 382 hp (285 kW) 6.2 l V-8, 430 hp (321 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people15
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,180 lbs
Trailer - Weight900 lbs.(408 kg) single axle 1,050 lbs. (476 kg) tandem axle
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 4 in. (7.11 m) 22 ft. 2 in. (6.76 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.6 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee