Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 230V 2010 vs MasterCraft Maristar 230 VRS 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 230V 2010 vs MasterCraft Maristar 230 VRS 2005 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 230V 2010 at 22,4 ft versus MasterCraft Maristar 230 VRS 2005 at 22,0 ft. At 39 lbs and 33 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 Maristar 230 VRS 2005 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 Maristar 230 VRS 2005 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
Model230V
ModelMaristar 230 VRS
Model Year201
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 26 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 27.5 in. (.70 m) Amidship: 26.5 in. (.67 m)
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches27.5
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Detail22.5 in. (.57 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches22.5
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,496.88 kg)
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.39
Weight - lbs.33
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 102 in
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 98 in. (2.49 m)
Length - Feet22.42
Length - Feet22
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. (6.53 m)
Length overall - Detail22.42 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 8 in. (6.91 m)
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Meters6.91
Length overall - Inches269.04
Length overall - Inches272
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.91
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail61 gal. (230.89 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters230.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal61
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,475 lbs
Maximum capacity1,840 lbs (835 kg)
Maximum people16
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 8 in. Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 7 in. (7.49 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 23 ft. (7.01 m)
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - Width99 in. (2.51 m)