Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 280V 2011 vs MasterCraft X-30 Switch 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 280V 2011 vs MasterCraft X-30 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 280V 2011 measures 28,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 6,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-30 Switch 2007 at 22,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-30 Switch 2007 tips the scales at 412 lbs — 350 lbs less than the MasterCraft 280V 2011 at 62 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 X-30 Switch 2007 is rated for 16 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-30 Switch 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-30 Switch 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 22,0 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
Model280V
ModelX-30 Switch
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) transom 37 in. (0.94 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 26 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches37
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches26
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg)
Weight - Detail4,120 lbs
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kg1868.8
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.412
Width [transom] - Detail9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail116 in. (2.9 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.95
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches116
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet28.25
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 3 in. (8.6 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters8.61
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Inches339
Length overall - Inches269
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
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 - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacityYacht Certified, no capacity
Maximum capacity2,275 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people16
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weight1,180 lbs. (535 kg)
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 8 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in