Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 280 STS 2007 vs MasterCraft CSX220 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 280 STS 2007 vs MasterCraft CSX220 2010 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 2007 measures 28,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 6,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft CSX220 2010 at 21,4 feet (2010). 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 CSX220 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the MasterCraft 280 STS 2007 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft CSX220 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft CSX220 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 21,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft 280 STS 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2007
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inchesnot available
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 - Feet21.42
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail21.42 ft
Length overall - Meters8.61
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Inches339
Length overall - Inches257.04
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 102 in
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. 7 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail110 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed
Headnot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,595 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,180 lbs
Trailer - WeightTandem Axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 5 in. Swing Away Tongue: 25 ft. 9 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee