Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 230 SS 2006 vs MasterCraft X-25 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 230 SS 2006 vs MasterCraft X-25 2011 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — MasterCraft 230 SS 2006 at 22,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-25 2011 at 21,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-25 2011 tips the scales at 437 lbs — 398 lbs less than the MasterCraft 230 SS 2006 at 39 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 230 SS 2006 and MasterCraft X-25 2011 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 Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 26 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.84 m) transom 32 in. (0.81 m) amidship
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches33
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs
Weight - Detail4,370 lbs. (1,982 kg)
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kg1982.2
Weight - lbs.39
Weight - lbs.437
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet21.5
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in. (7.18 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.58 m)
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches269
Length overall - Inches258
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.59 m) amidship
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail106.5 in. (2.7 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.72
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches106.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail53 gal. (200 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIndmar, Ilmore
Engine modelnot 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)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,275 lbs
Maximum capacity2,440 lbs. (1,107 kg)
Maximum people16
Maximum people16
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allw/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 11 in. (8.20 m)
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee