Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 230 VRS 2006 vs MasterCraft CSX220 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 230 VRS 2006 vs MasterCraft CSX220 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 VRS 2006 at 22,0 ft versus MasterCraft CSX220 2011 at 21,4 ft. At 39 lbs and 43 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 230 VRS 2006 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft CSX220 2011 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 230 VRS 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 230 VRS 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft CSX220 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
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. (0.8 m) transom 43.5 in. (1.1 m) amidship
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches43.5
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs. (1,950 kg)
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - lbs.39
Weight - lbs.43
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet21.42
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 7 in. (7.2 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 5 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Inches269
Length overall - Inches257
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.6 m) amidship
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail108.25 in. (2.75 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel 7 ft. 4 in. (2.23 m) tow bar height to waterline
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.74
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches108.25
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal. (174 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIndmar
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMCX 5.7 l 350 CID V-8, 312 hp (230 kW) L96 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,275 lbs
Maximum capacity1,595 lbs. (723.5 kg)
Maximum people16
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allw/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 5 in. (8.36 m) 25 ft. 9 in. (7.85 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - Weight1,250 lbs. (567 kg)
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.6 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee