Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft Prostar 205V 2005 vs MasterCraft X-14 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft Prostar 205V 2005 vs MasterCraft X-14 2011 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 X-14 2011 measures 21,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 19,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft Prostar 205V 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft Prostar 205V 2005 tips the scales at 305 lbs — 272 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-14 2011 at 33 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.
Both boats are rated for 11 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The MasterCraft X-14 2011 at 21,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The MasterCraft Prostar 205V 2005 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
ModelProstar 205V
ModelX-14
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 23.5 in. (.60 m) Amidship: 25 in. (.63 m)
Depth - Detail22.5 in. (0.57 m) transom 35.5 in. (0.9 m) amidship
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inches35.5
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (.56 m)
Draft [max] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches23
Weight - Detail3,050 lbs. (1,383.48 kg)
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,497 kg)
Weight - kg1383.46
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.305
Weight - lbs.33
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 90 in. (2.29 m)
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m) amidship
Length - Meters6.27
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. (58 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in. (7.2 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in. (6.27 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches247
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
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (124.88 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIndmar, Ilmore
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelIndmar: MCX 5.7 l 350 CID V-8, 312 hp (230 kW) Indmar: L96 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW) Ilmore: 5.7 l V-8, 325 hp (239 kW) Ilmore: 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,590 lbs (721 kg)
Maximum capacity1,525 lbs. (692 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 7 in. (6.88 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 10 in. (6.35 m)
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 4 in. (7.1 m) 22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 95 in. (2.41 m) Tandem-axle: 96 in. (2.44 m)
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.6 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight900 lbs. (408 kg) single axle 1,050 lbs. (476 kg) tandem axle
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee