Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 225V 2012 vs MasterCraft MS245 2009 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft 225V 2012 and the MasterCraft MS245 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — MasterCraft 225V 2012 at 21,5 ft versus MasterCraft MS245 2009 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 MS245 2009 is rated for 18 passengers, while the MasterCraft 225V 2012 caps at 16. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft MS245 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft MS245 2009 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 2012 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 Year2012
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.84 m) transom 32 in. (0.81 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches32
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] - DetailAmidship: 102 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 - 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
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
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) 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
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 all26 ft. 11 in. Swing Away Tongue: 24 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,480 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in