Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 225V 2011 vs MasterCraft 245 VRS 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 225V 2011 vs MasterCraft 245 VRS 2006 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 225V 2011 at 21,5 ft versus MasterCraft 245 VRS 2006 at 24,0 ft. At 415 lbs and 473 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MasterCraft 245 VRS 2006 is rated for 18 passengers, while the MasterCraft 225V 2011 caps at 16. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 245 VRS 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 245 VRS 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft 225V 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 16 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2011
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.84 m) transom 32 in. (0.81 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 19 in
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches28
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail4,150 lbs. (1,882 kg)
Weight - Detail4,730 lbs
Weight - kg1882.41
Weight - kg2145.49
Weight - lbs.415
Weight - lbs.473
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 - Feet24
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in. (7.18 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.58 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches29
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
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 - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,440 lbs. (1,107 kg)
Maximum capacity2,928 lbs
Maximum people16
Maximum people18
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 11 in. (8.2 m)
Trailer - Length over allw/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 24 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,480 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in