Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 255V 2011 vs MasterCraft MS235SS 2009 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft 255V 2011 and the MasterCraft MS235SS 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 255V 2011 at 25,4 ft versus MasterCraft MS235SS 2009 at 23,0 ft. At 485 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 255V 2011 is rated for 18 passengers, while the MasterCraft MS235SS 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 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 MS235SS 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 Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m) transom 25 in. (0.64 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 34 in. Amidship: 27 in
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches34
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail4,850 lbs. (2,200 kg)
Weight - Detail4,650 lbs
Weight - kg2199.92
Weight - kg2109.2
Weight - lbs.485
Weight - lbs.465
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.59 m) amidship
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 102 in
Height [transom]110 in. (2.8 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet25.42
Length - Feet23
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 8 in. (8.43 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 5 in. (7.75 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters7.75
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Inches305
Length overall - Inches281
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 41 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches41
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
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 - 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 people18
Maximum people16
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,400lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all31 ft. 2 in. (9.5 m)
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. w/ Swing Away Tongue: 23 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Weight1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - Width100 in. (2.54 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available