Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 280V 2011 vs MasterCraft X-7 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 280V 2011 vs MasterCraft X-7 2005 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 9,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-7 2005 at 19,0 feet (2005). At 62 lbs and 28 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 280V 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-7 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 280V 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 280V 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-7 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2011
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) transom 37 in. (0.94 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 20 in. (.51 m) Amidship: 23.5 in. (.57 m)
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inches37
Depth - Inches23.5
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (.56 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg)
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs. (1,270.06 kg)
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.28
Width [transom] - Detail9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m) amidship
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 91 in. (2.31 m)
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 - Feet19
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 3 in. (8.6 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (5.99 m)
Length overall - Meters8.61
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches339
Length overall - Inches236
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.99
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. (6.55 m)
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 - Detail28 gal. (105.96 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacityYacht Certified, no capacity
Maximum capacity900 lbs (408 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weight1,180 lbs. (535 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 10 in. (6.96 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 21 ft. 1 in. (6.43 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. (2.51 m) Tandem-axle: 100 in. (2.54 m)