Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft MS215SS 2009 vs MasterCraft X-2 2008: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the MasterCraft MS215SS 2009 and the MasterCraft X-2 2008 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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-2 2008 at 20,0 ft. At 3 425 lbs and 3 350 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 MS215SS 2009 is rated for 14 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-2 2008 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-2 2008 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 Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 32 in.
Depth - DetailTransom: 27.5 in. Amidship: 26.5 in.
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches27.5
Draft [max] - Detail26.5 in.
Draft [max] - Detail27 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches26.5
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail3,425 lbs.
Weight - Detail3,350 lbs.
Weight - kg1553.55
Weight - kg1519.53
Weight - lbs.3425
Weight - lbs.3350
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 100 in.
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet20
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 9 in.
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 1 in.
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in.
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches260
Length overall - Inches240
Beamnot available
Beam96 in.
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,325 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,609 lbs.
Maximum people14
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 4 in. Swing Away Tongue: 22 ft. 2 in.
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 9 in.
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,100 lbs.
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 935 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,100 lbs.
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in.
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. Tandem-axle: 100 in.