Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 230 SS 2008 vs MasterCraft X-35 2012: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the MasterCraft 230 SS 2008 and the MasterCraft X-35 2012 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 230 SS 2008 at 22,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-35 2012 at 23,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-35 2012 tips the scales at 4 900 lbs - 1 000 lbs less than the MasterCraft 230 SS 2008 at 3 900 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 2008 and MasterCraft X-35 2012 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 Year2008
Model Year2012
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 - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) transom 27 in. (0.69 m) amidship
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches34
Draft [max] - Detail26 in.
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs.
Weight - Detail4,900 lbs. (2,223 kg)
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kg2222.6
Weight - lbs.3900
Weight - lbs.4900
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet23.42
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in.
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 1 in. (7.654 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in.
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in. (7.14 m)
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Inches269
Length overall - Inches281
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.59 m) amidship
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail113 in. (2.87 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel 41 in. tow bar height to waterline
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.87
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches113
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot 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, 430 hp (321 kW) 7.4 l V-8, 523 hp (390 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,275 lbs.
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs. (1,089 kg)
Maximum people16
Maximum people16
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 8 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 10 in.
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. (7.9 m) 23 ft. 6 in. (7.16 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs.
Trailer - Weight1,250 lbs. (567 kg)
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in.
Trailer - Widthnot available