Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft PS214 2013 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft PS214 2013 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2006 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 2013 at 21,3 ft versus MasterCraft X-Star 2006 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-Star 2006 tips the scales at 425 lbs — 386 lbs less than the MasterCraft PS214 2013 at 39 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-Star 2006 is rated for 12 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-Star 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-Star 2006 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 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 Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Draft [max] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs. (1,769 kg)
Weight - Detail4,250 lbs
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kg1927.77
Weight - lbs.39
Weight - lbs.425
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail95 in. (2.4 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.41
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches95
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches267
Beamnot available
Beam100 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches1
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 30 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 5 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIlmor
Engine makenot available
Engine modelSee Options
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal. (136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail53 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,525 lbs. (692 kg)
Maximum capacity1,770 lbs
Maximum people11
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allw/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 24 ft
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,240 lbs