Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 225V 2011 vs MasterCraft 230 VRS 2008 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft 225V 2011 and the MasterCraft 230 VRS 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 225V 2011 at 21,5 ft versus MasterCraft 230 VRS 2008 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft 225V 2011 tips the scales at 415 lbs — 376 lbs more than the MasterCraft 230 VRS 2008 at 39 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.
Both boats are rated for 16 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The MasterCraft 225V 2011 and MasterCraft 230 VRS 2008 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.84 m) transom 32 in. (0.81 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 26 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches26
Weight - Detail4,150 lbs. (1,882 kg)
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs
Weight - kg1882.41
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - lbs.415
Weight - lbs.39
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.59 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail106.5 in. (2.7 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.72
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches106.5
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet21.5
Length - Feet22
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in. (7.18 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.58 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches269
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIndmar, Ilmore
Engine makenot available
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) 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)
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail53 gal. (200 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,440 lbs. (1,107 kg)
Maximum capacity2,275 lbs
Maximum people16
Maximum people16
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 11 in. (8.2 m)
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 8 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in