Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 280V 2011 vs MasterCraft X-1 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft 280V 2011 and the MasterCraft X-1 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft 280V 2011 measures 28,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 26,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-1 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). At 62 lbs and 32 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 X-1 2009 is rated for 11 passengers, while the MasterCraft 280V 2011 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-1 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-1 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft 280V 2011 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 Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) transom 37 in. (0.94 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 23.5 in. Amidship: 25 in
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches37
Depth - Inches25
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg)
Weight - Detail3,200 lbs
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.32
Width [transom] - Detail9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m) amidship
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 90 in
Height - Detail116 in. (2.9 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 29 in
Height - Meters2.95
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inches116
Height - Inches29
Length - Feet28.25
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 3 in. (8.6 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters8.61
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Inches339
Length overall - Inches247
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 6 in
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) Ilmore: 5.7 l V-8, 325 hp (239 kW)
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacityYacht Certified, no capacity
Maximum capacity1,705 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weight1,180 lbs. (535 kg)
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 860 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,040 lbs
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 4 in. Swing Away Tongue: 20 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 95 in. Tandem-axle: 96 in