Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 210 VRS 2006 vs MasterCraft 235 VRS 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 210 VRS 2006 vs MasterCraft 235 VRS 2008 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 235 VRS 2008 measures 23,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 21,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft 210 VRS 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft 210 VRS 2006 tips the scales at 3 075 lbs — 2 610 lbs more than the MasterCraft 235 VRS 2008 at 465 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 235 VRS 2008 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft 210 VRS 2006 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 235 VRS 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 235 VRS 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft 210 VRS 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches102
Depth - DetailTransom: 27.5 in. Amidship: 26.5 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 34 in. Amidship: 27 in
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Inches27.5
Depth - Inches34
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail3,075 lbs
Weight - Detail4,650 lbs
Weight - kg1394.8
Weight - kg2109.2
Weight - lbs.3075
Weight - lbs.465
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches5
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches281
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 41 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches41
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,590 lbs
Maximum capacity2,475 lbs. (1,123 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people16
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allw/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 9 in
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 0 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 23 ft. 6 in
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 900 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,050 lbs
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. Tandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee