Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 280V 2011 vs MasterCraft X-80 STS 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 280V 2011 vs MasterCraft X-80 STS 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — MasterCraft 280V 2011 at 28,3 ft versus MasterCraft X-80 STS 2007 at 28,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-80 STS 2007 tips the scales at 642 lbs — 580 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-80 STS 2007 is rated for 15 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-80 STS 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-80 STS 2007 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 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 Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) transom 37 in. (0.94 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 34 in. Amidship: 37 in
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Inches37
Depth - Inches37
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg)
Weight - Detail6,420 lbs
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kg2912.06
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.642
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 - Feet28
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 3 in. (8.6 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters8.61
Length overall - Meters8.61
Length overall - Inches339
Length overall - Inches339
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. 6 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches114
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
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 - Detail110 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacityYacht Certified, no capacity
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people15
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weight1,180 lbs. (535 kg)
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,180 lbs