Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft PS214 2012 vs MasterCraft X-30SS 2009: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the MasterCraft PS214 2012 and the MasterCraft X-30SS 2009 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 PS214 2012 at 21,3 ft versus MasterCraft X-30SS 2009 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-30SS 2009 tips the scales at 4 120 lbs - 1 020 lbs less than the MasterCraft PS214 2012 at 3 100 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 X-30SS 2009 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft PS214 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 X-30SS 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-30SS 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 16 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft PS214 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 Year2012
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail22.5 in. (0.65 m) transom 35.5 in. (0.9 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 26 in. Amidship: 32 in.
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches35.5
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [max] - Detail26 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft [max] - Inches26
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg)
Weight - Detail4,120 lbs.
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg1868.8
Weight - lbs.3100
Weight - lbs.4120
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m) amidship
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 102 in.
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 - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.41
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches95
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Feet22
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in. (7.2 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in.
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches269
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIlmor
Engine makenot available
Engine model5.7 l V-8, 320 hp (239 kW) 6.0 l V-8, 382 hp (285 kW)
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,525 lbs. (692 kg)
Maximum capacity2,475 lbs.
Maximum people11
Maximum people16
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 4 in. (7.11 m) 22 ft. 2 in. (6.7 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 8 in. Swing Away Tongue: 22 ft. 10 in.
Trailer - Weight900 lbs. (408 kg) single axle 1,050 lbs. (476 kg) tandem axle
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs.
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.6 m)
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in.