Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft PS214 2012 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft PS214 2012 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2005 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — MasterCraft PS214 2012 at 21,3 ft versus MasterCraft X-Star 2005 at 22,0 ft. At 31 lbs and 42 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 X-Star 2005 is rated for 12 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-Star 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-Star 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 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 Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail22.5 in. (0.65 m) transom 35.5 in. (0.9 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. (.71 m) Amidship: 32 in. (.81 m)
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches35.5
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (.71 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg)
Weight - Detail4,200 lbs. (1,905.09 kg)
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg1905.09
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.42
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m) amidship
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 100 in. (2.54 m)
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]27 ft. (7.47 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.78 m)
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches267
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.78
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
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 - Detail57 gal. (215.77 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,525 lbs. (692 kg)
Maximum capacity1,770 lbs (803 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people12
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 all25 ft. (7.62 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 23 ft. 5 in.(7.14 m)
Trailer - Weight900 lbs. (408 kg) single axle 1,050 lbs. (476 kg) tandem axle
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.6 m)
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 106 in. (2.69 m)