Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 255V 2012 vs MasterCraft X-15 Switch 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 255V 2012 vs MasterCraft X-15 Switch 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 2012 measures 25,4 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 4,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-15 Switch 2007 at 21,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-15 Switch 2007 tips the scales at 3 425 lbs — 2 940 lbs less than the MasterCraft 255V 2012 at 485 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 2012 is rated for 18 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-15 Switch 2007 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 255V 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 255V 2012 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 X-15 Switch 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model255V
ModelX-15 Switch
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m) transom 25 in. (0.64 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail26.5 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches26.5
Weight - Detail4,850 lbs. (2,200 kg)
Weight - Detail3,425 lbs
Weight - kg2199.92
Weight - kg1553.55
Weight - lbs.485
Weight - lbs.3425
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. 9 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 5 in. (7.75 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters7.75
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Inches305
Length overall - Inches26
Beamnot available
Beam100 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIlmor
Engine makenot available
Engine model6.0 l V-8, 382 hp (285 kW) 6.2 l V-8, 430 hp (321 kW) 7.4 l V-8, 523 hp (390 kW)
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (341 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum people18
Maximum people14
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,325 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all31 ft. 2 in. (9.5 m)
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 4 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Weight1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,100 lbs
Trailer - Width100 in. (2.54 m)
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in