Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-10 2005 vs MasterCraft X-14 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-10 2005 vs MasterCraft X-14 2008 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 X-10 2005 at 20,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-14 2008 at 21,0 ft. At 3 075 lbs and 3 000 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-14 2008 is rated for 11 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-10 2005 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-14 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-14 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 11 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-10 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 27.5 in. (.70 m) Amidship: 26.5 in. (.67 m)
Depth - DetailTransom: 22.5 in. Amidship: 35.5 in.
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inches27.5
Depth - Inches35.5
Draft [max] - Detail22.5 in. (.57 m)
Draft [max] - Detail23 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches22.5
Draft [max] - Inches23
Weight - Detail3,075 lbs. (1,394.82 kg)
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs.
Weight - kg1394.8
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - lbs.3075
Weight - lbs.3000
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 95 in. (2.41 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters6.32
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches4
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. (6.85 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in.
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in. (6.32 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches256
Beamnot available
Beam96 in.
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 7 ft. 2 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.18
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches86
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170.33 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,590 lbs (721 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people10
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 11 in. (6.99 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 4 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 2 in.
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 98 in. (2.49 m) Tandem-axle: 100 in. (2.54 m)
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 102 in. Tandem-axle: 102 in.
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 900 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,050 lbs.
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee