Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 230 VRS 2006 vs MasterCraft X-2 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 230 VRS 2006 vs MasterCraft X-2 2012 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft 230 VRS 2006 measures 22,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-2 2012 at 2,0 feet (2012). At 39 lbs and 35 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 X-2 2012 caps at 11. 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 X-2 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2006
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 - Detail28 in. (0.7 m) transom 26.5 in. (0.67 m) amidship
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches28
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 - Detail3,500 lbs. (1,588 kg)
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - lbs.39
Weight - lbs.35
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 1 in. (6.73 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches269
Length overall - Inches24
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m) amidship
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail105 in. (2.67 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.67
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches105
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
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)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,275 lbs
Maximum capacity1,609 lbs. (730 kg)
Maximum people16
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allw/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m) 20 ft. 9 in. (6.3 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - Weight935 lbs. (424 kg) single axle 1,100 lbs. (499 kg) tandem axle
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - Width99 in. (2.5 m) single axle 100 in. (2.54 m) tandem axle
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee