Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft PS214V 2013 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2011 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft PS214V 2013 and the MasterCraft X-Star 2011 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 2013 at 21,3 ft versus MasterCraft X-Star 2011 at 22,3 ft. At 395 lbs and 425 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 2011 is rated for 12 passengers, while the MasterCraft PS214V 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-Star 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft PS214V 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 Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Draft [max] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail3,950 lbs. (1,792 kg)
Weight - Detail4,250 lbs. (1,928 kg)
Weight - kg1791.69
Weight - kg1927.77
Weight - lbs.395
Weight - lbs.425
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detail100 in. (2.54 m) amidship
Height - Detail95 in. (2.4 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Detail107 in. (2.7 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Meters2.41
Height - Meters2.72
Height - Inches95
Height - Inches107
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Feet22.25
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches267
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m) transom 32 in. (0.8 m) amidship
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 5 in. (7.4 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIlmor
Engine makeIndmar, Ilmore
Engine modelSee Options
Engine modelIndmar: MCX 5.7 l 350 CID V-8, 312 hp (230 kW) Indmar: L96 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW) Indmar: LSA 6.2 l V-8, 537 hp (395 kW) Ilmore: 5.7 l V-8, 325 hp (239 kW) Ilmore: 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW) Ilmore: 6.2 l V-8, 436 hp (321 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail53 gal. (200 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Drive typeV-drive
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,526 lbs. (692 kg)
Maximum capacity1,770 lbs. (803 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 5 in. (7.7 m) 24 ft. (7.3 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,240 lbs. (563 kg)