Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 245 SS 2008 vs MasterCraft MS235 2009 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft 245 SS 2008 and the MasterCraft MS235 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 245 SS 2008 at 24,0 ft versus MasterCraft MS235 2009 at 23,0 ft. At 473 lbs and 465 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 245 SS 2008 is rated for 18 passengers, while the MasterCraft MS235 2009 caps at 16. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 245 SS 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 245 SS 2008 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 MS235 2009 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 Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 19 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 34 in. Amidship: 27 in
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inches34
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail4,730 lbs
Weight - Detail4,650 lbs
Weight - kg2145.49
Weight - kg2109.2
Weight - lbs.473
Weight - lbs.465
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches5
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 3 in
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Inches29
Length overall - Inches281
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 102 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 41 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches41
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,928 lbs
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs
Maximum people18
Maximum people16
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 11 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 24 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. Swing Away Tongue: 23 ft. 6 in
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,480 lbs
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - Widthnot available