Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft PS214V 2012 vs MasterCraft X-35 2012 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft PS214V 2012 and the MasterCraft X-35 2012 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 PS214V 2012 at 21,3 ft versus MasterCraft X-35 2012 at 23,4 ft. At 36 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 2012 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-35 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-35 2012 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 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
Model Year2012
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail23.5 in. (0.6 m) transom 35.5 in. (0.9 m) amidship
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) transom 27 in. (0.69 m) amidship
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Inches35.5
Depth - Inches34
Draft [max] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail3,600 lbs. (1,633 kg)
Weight - Detail4,900 lbs. (2,223 kg)
Weight - kg1632.93
Weight - kg2222.6
Weight - lbs.36
Weight - lbs.49
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.59 m) amidship
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 - Detail113 in. (2.87 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel 41 in. tow bar height to waterline
Height - Meters2.41
Height - Meters2.87
Height - Inches95
Height - Inches113
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Feet23.42
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in. (7.2 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 1 in. (7.654 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in. (7.14 m)
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches281
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIlmor
Engine makeIlmor
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 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) 7.4 l V-8, 523 hp (390 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeV-drive
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum people11
Maximum people16
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs. (1,089 kg)
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 all26 ft. (7.9 m) 23 ft. 6 in. (7.16 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - Weight900 lbs.(408 kg) single axle 1,050 lbs. (476 kg) tandem axle
Trailer - Weight1,250 lbs. (567 kg)
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.6 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available