Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft PS214 2013 vs MasterCraft X-35 2010 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft PS214 2013 and the MasterCraft X-35 2010 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 PS214 2013 at 21,3 ft versus MasterCraft X-35 2010 at 23,4 ft. At 39 lbs and 49 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-35 2010 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft PS214 2013 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-35 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-35 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 23,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft PS214 2013 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 Year2013
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Draft [max] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs. (1,769 kg)
Weight - Detail4,900 lbs
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kg2222.6
Weight - lbs.39
Weight - lbs.49
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
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 41 in
Height - Meters2.41
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Inches95
Height - Inches41
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Feet23.42
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detail23.42 in
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters0.58
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches23.42
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 34 in. Amidship: 27 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches34
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 1 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIlmor
Engine makenot available
Engine modelSee Options
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal. (136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,525 lbs. (692 kg)
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs
Maximum people11
Maximum people16
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. Swing Away Tongue: 23 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs