Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-14 2010 vs MasterCraft X-30 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-14 2010 vs MasterCraft X-30 2005 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 2010 at 21,3 ft versus MasterCraft X-30 2005 at 22,0 ft. At 3 300 lbs and 3 300 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-30 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-14 2010 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 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-30 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-14 2010 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 Year2010
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 22.5 in. Amidship: 35.5 in.
Depth - DetailTransom: 27.5 in. (.70 m) Amidship: 26.5 in. (.67 m)
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches35.5
Depth - Inches27.5
Draft [max] - Detail23 in.
Draft [max] - Detail22.5 in. (.57 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft [max] - Inches22.5
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs.
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,496.88 kg)
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.3300
Weight - lbs.3300
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 96 in.
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 98 in. (2.49 m)
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 - Feet21.33
Length - Feet22
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in.
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. (7.44 m)
Length overall - Detail21.33 ft.
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 8 in. (6.91 m)
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters6.91
Length overall - Inches255.96
Length overall - Inches272
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.91
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail61 gal. (230.89 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters230.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Fuel tank capacity - Gal61
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,525 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,840 lbs (835 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 4 in. Swing Away Tongue: 22 ft. 2 in.
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 7 in. (7.49 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 23 ft. (7.01 m)
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 900 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,050 lbs.
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 102 in. Tandem-axle: 102 in.
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 99 in. (2.51 m)