Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-14V 2013 vs MasterCraft X-2 SS 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-14V 2013 is a deep-V design and the MasterCraft X-2 SS 2008 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - MasterCraft X-14V 2013 at 21,3 ft versus MasterCraft X-2 SS 2008 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-14V 2013 tips the scales at 3 950 lbs - 600 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-2 SS 2008 at 3 350 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-14V 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-2 SS 2008 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-14V 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-14V 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 11 passengers and at 21,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-2 SS 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
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 - Detail3,950 lbs. (1,792 kg)
Weight - Detail3,350 lbs.
Weight - kg1791.69
Weight - kg1519.53
Weight - lbs.3950
Weight - lbs.3350
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Feet20
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 - Inches240
Beamnot available
Beam96 in.
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 27.5 in. Amidship: 26.5 in.
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27.5
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 1 in.
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIlmor
Engine makenot available
Engine modelSee Options
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
Drive typeV-drive
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs. (658 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people11
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 9 in.
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 935 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,100 lbs.
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. Tandem-axle: 100 in.