Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 255V 2011 vs MasterCraft CSX 220 SS 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 255V 2011 vs MasterCraft CSX 220 SS 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft 255V 2011 measures 25,4 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft CSX 220 SS 2007 at 21,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft 255V 2011 tips the scales at 485 lbs — 442 lbs more than the MasterCraft CSX 220 SS 2007 at 43 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MasterCraft 255V 2011 is rated for 18 passengers, while the MasterCraft CSX 220 SS 2007 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 255V 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 255V 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 25,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft CSX 220 SS 2007 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
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m) transom 25 in. (0.64 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 33 in. Amidship: 43.5 in
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches43.5
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail4,850 lbs. (2,200 kg)
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs
Weight - kg2199.92
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - lbs.485
Weight - lbs.43
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.59 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]110 in. (2.8 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet25.42
Length - Feet21
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 8 in. (8.43 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 5 in. (7.75 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters7.75
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Inches305
Length overall - Inches257
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 7 ft. 4 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.24
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches88
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIndmar, Ilmore
Engine makenot available
Engine modelIndmar: MCX 5.7 l 350 CID V-8, 312 hp (230 kW) Indmar: L96 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW) Indmar: LSA 6.2 l V-8, 537 hp (395 kW) Ilmore: 5.7 l V-8, 325 hp (239 kW) Ilmore: 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW) Ilmore: 6.2 l V-8, 436 hp (321 kW)
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (341 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum people18
Maximum people12
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,595 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all31 ft. 2 in. (9.5 m)
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 5 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 25 ft. 9 in
Trailer - Weight1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - Width100 in. (2.54 m)
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 102 in