Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft PS214V 2012 vs MasterCraft X-30 Backside 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft PS214V 2012 vs MasterCraft X-30 Backside 2007 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 PS214V 2012 at 21,3 ft versus MasterCraft X-30 Backside 2007 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-30 Backside 2007 tips the scales at 412 lbs — 376 lbs less than the MasterCraft PS214V 2012 at 36 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-30 Backside 2007 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft PS214V 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-30 Backside 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-30 Backside 2007 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 PS214V 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
ModelPS214V
ModelX-30 Backside
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail23.5 in. (0.6 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 - Detail3,600 lbs. (1,633 kg)
Weight - Detail4,120 lbs
Weight - kg1632.93
Weight - kg1868.8
Weight - lbs.36
Weight - lbs.412
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 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
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
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) 6.2 l V-8, 430 hp (321 kW)
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Drive typeV-drive
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum people11
Maximum people16
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,275 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 4 in. (7.11 m) 22 ft. 2 in. (6.76 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 8 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 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