Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 235 VRS 2008 vs Mastercraft X35 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 235 VRS 2008 vs Mastercraft X35 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.
The Mastercraft X35 2011 tops out at 400 hp. Engine specs for the MasterCraft 235 VRS 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MasterCraft 235 VRS 2008 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Mastercraft X35 2011 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 235 VRS 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 235 VRS 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Mastercraft X35 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
Makenot available
Model235 VRS
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches103
Depth - DetailTransom: 34 in. Amidship: 27 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Detail2.40 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.73
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail4,650 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2109.2
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.465
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 41 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches41
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet23.6
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 3 in
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail23.60 ft
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Meters7.19
Length overall - Inches281
Length overall - Inches283
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower400 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,475 lbs. (1,123 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people16
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 0 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 23 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available