Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 225V 2012 vs Mastercraft Xstar 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 225V 2012 vs Mastercraft Xstar 2013 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.
The Mastercraft Xstar 2013 tops out at 522 hp. Engine specs for the MasterCraft 225V 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Mastercraft Xstar 2013 carries 74 gallons versus 53 gallons in the MasterCraft 225V 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MasterCraft 225V 2012 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Mastercraft Xstar 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 225V 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 225V 2012 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 Xstar 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
Makenot available
Model225V
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
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] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,150 lbs. (1,882 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1882.41
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.415
Weight - lbs.not available
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]not available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.58 m)
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIlmor
Engine makeIlmor
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 model7.4
Fuel tank capacity - Detail53 gal. (200 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower522 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,440 lbs. (1,107 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people16
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 11 in. (8.2 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available