Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-14V 2013 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee MasterCraft X-14V 2013 against a modified vee MasterCraft X-Star 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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-Star 2011 at 22,3 ft. At 395 lbs and 425 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-Star 2011 is rated for 12 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-14V 2013 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-Star 2011 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 2013 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 Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Draft [max] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail3,950 lbs. (1,792 kg)
Weight - Detail4,250 lbs. (1,928 kg)
Weight - kg1791.69
Weight - kg1927.77
Weight - lbs.395
Weight - lbs.425
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detail100 in. (2.54 m) amidship
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Feet22.25
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches267
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m) transom 32 in. (0.8 m) amidship
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail107 in. (2.7 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.72
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches107
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 5 in. (7.4 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIlmor
Engine makeIndmar, Ilmore
Engine modelSee Options
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) Indmar: LSA 6.2 l V-8, 537 hp (395 kW) Ilmore: 5.7 l V-8, 325 hp (239 kW) Ilmore: 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW) Ilmore: 6.2 l V-8, 436 hp (321 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail53 gal. (200 l)
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 capacity1,450 lbs. (658 kg)
Maximum capacity1,770 lbs. (803 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 5 in. (7.7 m) 24 ft. (7.3 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,240 lbs. (563 kg)