Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 225V 2012 vs MasterCraft X-35SS 2009: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the MasterCraft 225V 2012 and the MasterCraft X-35SS 2009 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 X-35SS 2009 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-35SS 2009 tips the scales at 4 900 lbs - 750 lbs less than the MasterCraft 225V 2012 at 4 150 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 2012 and MasterCraft X-35SS 2009 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 Year2012
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.84 m) transom 32 in. (0.81 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 34 in. Amidship: 27 in.
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches34
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 - Detail4,900 lbs.
Weight - kg1882.41
Weight - kg2222.6
Weight - lbs.4150
Weight - lbs.4900
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 - Feet23
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in. (7.18 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 1 in.
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.58 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in.
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches281
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
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 - Detail60 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,440 lbs. (1,107 kg)
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs.
Maximum people16
Maximum people16
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 11 in. (8.2 m)
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. Swing Away Tongue: 23 ft. 6 in.
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs.