Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 280 STS 2007 vs MasterCraft PS214V 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 280 STS 2007 vs MasterCraft PS214V 2010 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 STS 2007 measures 28,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 6,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft PS214V 2010 at 21,3 feet (2010). 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 PS214V 2010 is rated for 11 passengers, while the MasterCraft 280 STS 2007 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft PS214V 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft PS214V 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 21,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft 280 STS 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2007
Model Year201
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 - DetailTransom: 23.5 in. Amidship: 35.5 in
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inches37
Depth - Inches35.5
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Detail23 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches23
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs
Weight - Detail3,600 lbs
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 - Detail21.33 ft
Length overall - Meters8.61
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches339
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
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail110 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed
Headnot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,180 lbs
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 900 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,050 lbs
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 4 in. Swing Away Tongue: 22 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 102 in. Tandem-axle: 102 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee