Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-14 2008 vs MasterCraft X-30 Slider SS 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-14 2008 vs MasterCraft X-30 Slider SS 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 X-14 2008 at 21,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-30 Slider SS 2007 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-30 Slider SS 2007 tips the scales at 412 lbs — 409 lbs less than the MasterCraft X-14 2008 at 3 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-14 2008 is rated for 11 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-30 Slider SS 2007 caps at 6. 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-30 Slider SS 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
ModelX-14
ModelX-30 Slider SS
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Depth - DetailTransom: 22.5 in. Amidship: 35.5 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 26 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches35.5
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail23 in
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft [max] - Inches26
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs
Weight - Detail4,120 lbs
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - kg1868.8
Weight - lbs.3
Weight - lbs.412
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 7 ft. 2 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.18
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches86
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches5
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches269
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum people11
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 4 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 8 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 10 in
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 900 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,050 lbs
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 102 in. Tandem-axle: 102 in
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in