Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 215 SS 2008 vs MasterCraft CSX 220 SS 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 215 SS 2008 vs MasterCraft CSX 220 SS 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — MasterCraft 215 SS 2008 at 21,0 ft versus MasterCraft CSX 220 SS 2007 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft 215 SS 2008 tips the scales at 3 425 lbs — 3 382 lbs more than the MasterCraft CSX 220 SS 2007 at 43 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 215 SS 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the MasterCraft CSX 220 SS 2007 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 215 SS 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 215 SS 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft CSX 220 SS 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model215 SS
ModelCSX 220 SS
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches102
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 33 in. Amidship: 43.5 in
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches43.5
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail3,425 lbs
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs
Weight - kg1553.55
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - lbs.3425
Weight - lbs.43
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches5
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 9 in
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Inches26
Length overall - Inches257
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 7 ft. 4 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.24
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches88
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,325 lbs
Maximum capacity1,595 lbs
Maximum people14
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 4 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 5 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 25 ft. 9 in
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,100 lbs
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 102 in