Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-14 2010 vs MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft X-14 2010 and the MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 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 X-14 2010 at 21,3 ft versus MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 at 24,0 ft. At 33 lbs and 54 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 (2013) 2012 is rated for 14 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-Star (2013) 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 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
ModelX-14
ModelX-Star (2013)
Model Year201
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 22.5 in. Amidship: 35.5 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches35.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail23 in
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,449 kg)
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.54
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 96 in
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.57 m) amidship
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 7 ft. 2 in
Height - Detail107 in. (2.7 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Meters2.18
Height - Meters2.72
Height - Inches86
Height - Inches107
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Feet24
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 1 in. (7.95 m)
Length overall - Detail21.33 ft
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches255.96
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail74 gal. (280 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,525 lbs
Maximum capacity1,946 lbs. (883 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people14
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 4 in. Swing Away Tongue: 22 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 900 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,050 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 102 in. Tandem-axle: 102 in
Trailer - Widthnot available