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2009-10-15 13:00:33 | 3120 views | 0 Comments

BOAT REVIEW
For families who share a love for water sports but can’t agree on which one, the MasterCraft X-14 is a ski boat in wakeboard boat’s clothing. MasterCraft’s crossover specialist merges the slalom-friendly hull of the ProStar 214 with great rider-centric amenities — such as a sturdy ZeroFlex tower, swivel wakeboard racks and a hard-tank ballast system — into one versatile direct drive that’s quick and easy to adjust from slalom-friendly to air-ready.

INSIDE THE BOAT
With its wraparound lounge configuration and ample bow acreage, the MasterCraft X-14 offers seating flexibility not normally associated with a direct-drive boat. The swivel captain’s chair with flip-up bolster and comfortable throttle position will keep the driver happy, pull after pull.

BEHIND THE BOAT
The MasterCraft X-14 wake offers a nice blend of wakeboarding and skiing entertainment. The wakes are shapely and clean, although a tad small with only stock ballast. For skiing, the performance at 15, 28, and 32 off isn’t too far from that of the world-renowned 197 — just a bit harder.

SPECS
Dry Weight: 3,300 lb.
Standard Engine: MasterCraft Power Vortec RTP-1 5.7L, 310 hp
Storage: 24 cu. ft.
Passengers: 11
Load Cap.: 1,525 lb.
Fuel Cap.: 40 gal.
Standard Ballast: 680 lb. (one 410-lb. bow tank; two 135-lb. center tanks)

BEST FEATURES
1. Snap-in/Snap-out Carpet: This standard feature means easy cleanup. (_DOS3928.JPG)
2. Standard VDIG: This programmable digital command center puts all the controls at your fingertips. (_DOS3916.JPG)
3. Bulletproof Tower: The standard ZeroFlex tower is rugged and rigged with swivel racks. (_DOS3931.JPG)

TEST MEASUREMENTS
Length: 21 ft. 4 in.
Beam: 96 in.
Bow Width: 61 in.
Bow Length: 67 in.
Floor to Tower: 76 in.
Gunwale Height: 25 in.
Main Lounge: 83 sq. ft.
Sun Pad: N/A
Platform: 13 sq. ft.