Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-14V 2012 vs MasterCraft X-2 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-14V 2012 vs MasterCraft X-2 2006 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-14V 2012 measures 21,3 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 19,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-2 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-2 2006 tips the scales at 335 lbs — 297 lbs less than the MasterCraft X-14V 2012 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.
Both boats are rated for 11 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The MasterCraft X-14V 2012 at 21,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The MasterCraft X-2 2006 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2012
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail23.5 in. (0.59 m) transom 35.5 in. (0.9 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 27.5 in. Amidship: 26.5 in
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches35.5
Depth - Inches27.5
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 - Detail3,800 lbs. (1,724 kg)
Weight - Detail3,350 lbs
Weight - kg1723.65
Weight - kg1519.53
Weight - lbs.38
Weight - lbs.335
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 - Feet2
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in. (7.2 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches24
Beamnot available
Beam96 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
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) 6.2 l V-8, 430 hp (321 kW)
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeV-drive
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum people11
Maximum people11
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,609 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 allw/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 9 in
Trailer - Weight900 lbs. (408 kg) single axle 1,050 lbs. (476 kg) tandem axle
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 935 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,100 lbs
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.6 m)
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. Tandem-axle: 100 in