Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 235V 2012 vs MasterCraft MS230SS 2009 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft 235V 2012 and the MasterCraft MS230SS 2009 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 235V 2012 at 23,4 ft versus MasterCraft MS230SS 2009 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft 235V 2012 tips the scales at 465 lbs — 426 lbs more than the MasterCraft MS230SS 2009 at 39 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
Both boats are rated for 16 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The MasterCraft 235V 2012 and MasterCraft MS230SS 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2012
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) transom 27 in. (0.69 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 26 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches34
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches26
Weight - Detail4,650 lbs. (2,109 kg)
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs
Weight - kg2109.2
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - lbs.465
Weight - lbs.39
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.59 m) amidship
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 102 in
Height - Detail113 in. (2.87 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel 41 in. (1.04 m) tow bar height to waterline
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.87
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches113
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet23.42
Length - Feet22
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 1 in. (7.64 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in. (7.14 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Inches281
Length overall - Inches269
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIlmor
Engine makenot available
Engine model5.7 l V-8, 320 hp (239 kW) 6.0 l V-8, 382 hp (285 kW) 6.2 l V-8, 436 hp (321 kW) 7.4 l V-8, 523 hp (390 kW)
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs. (1,089 kg)
Maximum capacity2,475 lbs
Maximum people16
Maximum people16
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. (7.93 m) 23 ft. 6 in. (7.16 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 8 in. Swing Away Tongue: 22 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Weight1,250 lbs. (567 kg)
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in