Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 235V 2012 vs MasterCraft X-45 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 X-45 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 X-45 2009 at 24,0 ft. At 465 lbs and 495 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 X-45 2009 is rated for 18 passengers, while the MasterCraft 235V 2012 caps at 16. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-45 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-45 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft 235V 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 16 that costs less to run day-to-day.
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: 28 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches34
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail4,650 lbs. (2,109 kg)
Weight - Detail4,950 lbs
Weight - kg2109.2
Weight - kg2245.28
Weight - lbs.465
Weight - lbs.495
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 - Feet24
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 1 in. (7.64 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in. (7.14 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Inches281
Length overall - Inches29
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
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 - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs. (1,089 kg)
Maximum capacity2,928 lbs
Maximum people16
Maximum people18
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. (7.93 m) 23 ft. 6 in. (7.16 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 11 in. Swing Away Tongue: 24 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Weight1,250 lbs. (567 kg)
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,480 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in