Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 225V 2011 vs MasterCraft MS200SS 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft 225V 2011 and the MasterCraft MS200SS 2009 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft 225V 2011 measures 21,5 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 19,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft MS200SS 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). At 415 lbs and 335 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 225V 2011 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft MS200SS 2009 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 225V 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 225V 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 21,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft MS200SS 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.84 m) transom 32 in. (0.81 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 26.5 in
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches28
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail4,150 lbs. (1,882 kg)
Weight - Detail3,350 lbs
Weight - kg1882.41
Weight - kg1519.53
Weight - lbs.415
Weight - lbs.335
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.59 m) amidship
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 96 in
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 - Feet2
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in. (7.18 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.58 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches24
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 - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,440 lbs. (1,107 kg)
Maximum capacity1,609 lbs
Maximum people16
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 11 in. (8.2 m)
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. Swing Away Tongue: 20 ft. 9 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 935 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,100 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. Tandem-axle: 100 in