Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-14 2012 vs MasterCraft X-80 STS 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-14 2012 vs MasterCraft X-80 STS 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft X-80 STS 2007 measures 28,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 6,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-14 2012 at 21,3 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-80 STS 2007 tips the scales at 642 lbs — 609 lbs less than the MasterCraft X-14 2012 at 33 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-80 STS 2007 is rated for 15 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-80 STS 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-80 STS 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 28,0 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 Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail22.5 in. (0.57 m) transom 35.5 in. (0.9 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 34 in. Amidship: 37 in
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Inches35.5
Depth - Inches37
Draft [max] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,497 kg)
Weight - Detail6,420 lbs
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kg2912.06
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.642
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 - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.18
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches86
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Feet28
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in. (7.2 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters8.61
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches339
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. 6 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches114
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
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 - Detail110 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,525 lbs. (692 kg)
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs
Maximum people11
Maximum people15
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 allnot available
Trailer - Weight900 lbs. (408 kg) single axle 1,050 lbs. (476 kg) tandem axle
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,180 lbs
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.6 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available