Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 225V 2011 vs MasterCraft X-35 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee MasterCraft 225V 2011 against a deep vee MasterCraft X-35 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — MasterCraft 225V 2011 at 21,5 ft versus MasterCraft X-35 2013 at 23,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-35 2013 tips the scales at 4 775 lbs — 4 360 lbs less than the MasterCraft 225V 2011 at 415 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 X-35 2013 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 Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.84 m) transom 32 in. (0.81 m) amidship
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail4,150 lbs. (1,882 kg)
Weight - Detail4,775 lbs. (2,166 kg)
Weight - kg1882.41
Weight - kg2165.9
Weight - lbs.415
Weight - lbs.4775
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.59 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.59 m) amidship
Height - Detail106.5 in. (2.7 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Detail113 in. (2.87 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Meters2.72
Height - Meters2.87
Height - Inches106.5
Height - Inches113
Length - Feet21.5
Length - Feet23.42
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in. (7.18 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.58 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in. (7.14 m)
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches281
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIndmar, Ilmore
Engine makeIlmor
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 modelSee Options
Fuel tank capacity - Detail53 gal. (200 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail61 gal. (231 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters230.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal61
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,440 lbs. (1,107 kg)
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs. (1,089 kg)
Maximum people16
Maximum people16
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 11 in. (8.2 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available