Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 230V 2010 vs MasterCraft CSX220 2008 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft 230V 2010 and the MasterCraft CSX220 2008 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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 230V 2010 at 22,4 ft versus MasterCraft CSX220 2008 at 21,0 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 230V 2010 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft CSX220 2008 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 230V 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 230V 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 22,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft CSX220 2008 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 Year201
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 26 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 33 in. Amidship: 43.5 in
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches43.5
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - lbs.39
Weight - lbs.43
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 102 in
Width [transom] - Detail102 in
Length - Feet22.42
Length - Feet21
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail22.42 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches269.04
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 7 ft. 4 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.24
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches88
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,475 lbs
Maximum capacity1,595 lbs
Maximum people16
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 8 in. Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 5 in. w/Swing Away Tongue: 25 ft. 9 in
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - Widthnot available