Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 215V 2012 vs MasterCraft CSX220 2008 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft 215V 2012 and the MasterCraft CSX220 2008 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — MasterCraft 215V 2012 at 21,7 ft versus MasterCraft CSX220 2008 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft 215V 2012 tips the scales at 3 425 lbs — 3 382 lbs more than the MasterCraft CSX220 2008 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 215V 2012 is rated for 14 passengers, while the MasterCraft CSX220 2008 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 215V 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 215V 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 21,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft CSX220 2008 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
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m) transom 32 in. (0.8 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 33 in. Amidship: 43.5 in
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches43.5
Draft [max] - Detail26.5 in. (0.67 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches26.5
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail3,425 lbs. (1,554 kg)
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs
Weight - kg1553.55
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - lbs.3425
Weight - lbs.43
Width [transom] - Detail100 in. (2.54 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detail102 in
Height - Detail107 in. (2.7 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 7 ft. 4 in
Height - Meters2.72
Height - Meters2.24
Height - Inches107
Height - Inches88
Length - Feet21.67
Length - Feet21
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 9 in. (7.24 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches26
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIlmor
Engine makenot available
Engine model5.7 l V-8, 320 hp (239 kW) 6.0 l V-8, 382 hp (285 kW)
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,325 lbs. (1,055 kg)
Maximum capacity1,595 lbs
Maximum people14
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 4 in. (7.4 m) 22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 5 in. w/Swing Away Tongue: 25 ft. 9 in
Trailer - Weight1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - Width100 in. (2.54 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available