Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-14V 2010 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-14V 2010 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-14V 2010 at 21,3 ft versus MasterCraft X-35 2008 at 23,0 ft. At 38 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-14V 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-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-14V 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 Year201
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 23.5 in. Amidship: 35.5 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 34 in. Amidship: 27 in
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Inches35.5
Depth - Inches34
Draft [max] - Detail23 in
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail3,800 lbs
Weight - Detail4,900 lbs
Weight - kg1723.65
Weight - kg2222.6
Weight - lbs.38
Weight - lbs.49
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 96 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 7 ft. 2 in
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
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail21.33 ft
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Inches255.96
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
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum people11
Maximum people16
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,475 lbs. (1,123 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 4 in. Swing Away Tongue: 22 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 0 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 23 ft. 6 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 - Widthnot available