Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-14V 2011 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2010 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft X-14V 2011 and the MasterCraft X-Star 2010 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 2011 at 21,3 ft versus MasterCraft X-Star 2010 at 22,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-Star 2010 tips the scales at 425 lbs — 387 lbs less than the MasterCraft X-14V 2011 at 38 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-Star 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-14V 2011 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 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-Star 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-14V 2011 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 Year2011
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail23.5 in. (0.59 m) transom 35.5 in. (0.9 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches35.5
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail3,800 lbs. (1,724 kg)
Weight - Detail4,250 lbs
Weight - kg1723.65
Weight - kg1927.77
Weight - lbs.38
Weight - lbs.425
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m) amidship
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 100 in
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 - Feet22.25
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in. (7.2 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detail22.25 ft
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches267
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIndmar, Ilmore
Engine makenot available
Engine modelIndmar: MCX 5.7 l 350 CID V-8, 312 hp (230 kW) Indmar: L96 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW) Ilmore: 5.7 l V-8, 325 hp (239 kW) Ilmore: 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW)
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail53 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Drive typeV-drive
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum people11
Maximum people12
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,770 lbs
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 all25 ft. 5 in. Swing Away Tongue: 24 ft
Trailer - Weight900 lbs. (408 kg) single axle 1,050 lbs. (476 kg) tandem axle
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,240 lbs
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.6 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available