Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-14 2012 vs MasterCraft X-35 2008 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft X-14 2012 and the MasterCraft X-35 2008 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 2012 at 21,3 ft versus MasterCraft X-35 2008 at 23,0 ft. At 33 lbs and 49 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-35 2008 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-14 2012 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-35 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-35 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-14 2012 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 Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail22.5 in. (0.57 m) transom 35.5 in. (0.9 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 34 in. Amidship: 27 in
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Inches35.5
Depth - Inches34
Draft [max] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,497 kg)
Weight - Detail4,900 lbs
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kg2222.6
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.49
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail7 ft. 2 in. (2.19 m) tow bar height to waterline
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 41 in
Height - Meters2.18
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Inches86
Height - Inches41
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Feet23
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in. (7.2 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches281
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIlmor
Engine makenot available
Engine model5.7 l V-8, 320 hp (239 kW) 6.0 l V-8, 382 hp (285 kW)
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,525 lbs. (692 kg)
Maximum capacity2,475 lbs. (1,123 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people16
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 4 in. (7.1 m) 22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 0 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 23 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Weight900 lbs. (408 kg) single axle 1,050 lbs. (476 kg) tandem axle
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.6 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available