Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 280 STS 2006 vs MasterCraft CSX 220 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 280 STS 2006 vs MasterCraft CSX 220 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 280 STS 2006 measures 28,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft CSX 220 2007 at 21,0 feet (2007). At 62 lbs and 43 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 280 STS 2006 is rated for 15 passengers, while the MasterCraft CSX 220 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 280 STS 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 280 STS 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft CSX 220 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 Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches102
Depth - DetailTransom: 34 in. Amidship: 37 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 33 in. Amidship: 43.5 in
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Inches37
Depth - Inches43.5
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.43
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters8.61
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Inches339
Length overall - Inches257
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 [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail103 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters389.9
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal103
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs
Maximum capacity1,595 lbs
Maximum people15
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 5 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 25 ft. 9 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 102 in