Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft MS215SS 2009 vs MasterCraft X-14V 2012 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft MS215SS 2009 and the MasterCraft X-14V 2012 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 MS215SS 2009 at 21,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-14V 2012 at 21,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft MS215SS 2009 tips the scales at 3 425 lbs — 3 387 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-14V 2012 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 MS215SS 2009 is rated for 14 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-14V 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 MS215SS 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft MS215SS 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-14V 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 Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Detail23.5 in. (0.59 m) transom 35.5 in. (0.9 m) amidship
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches35.5
Draft [max] - Detail26.5 in
Draft [max] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches26.5
Draft [max] - Inches23
Weight - Detail3,425 lbs
Weight - Detail3,800 lbs. (1,724 kg)
Weight - kg1553.55
Weight - kg1723.65
Weight - lbs.3425
Weight - lbs.38
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 100 in
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m) amidship
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 9 in
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in. (7.2 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches26
Length overall - Inches256
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail7 ft. 2 in. (2.19 m) tow bar height to waterline
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 - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
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 capacity2,325 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people14
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 4 in. Swing Away Tongue: 22 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 4 in. (7.1 m) 22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,100 lbs
Trailer - Weight900 lbs. (408 kg) single axle 1,050 lbs. (476 kg) tandem axle
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.6 m)