Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 280V 2011 vs Mastercraft Xstar 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 280V 2011 vs Mastercraft Xstar 2013 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.
The Mastercraft Xstar 2013 tops out at 522 hp. Engine specs for the MasterCraft 280V 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Mastercraft Xstar 2013 carries 74 gallons versus 1 gallons in the MasterCraft 280V 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MasterCraft 280V 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Mastercraft Xstar 2013 caps at 7. 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 Xstar 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
Makenot available
Model280V
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) transom 37 in. (0.94 m) amidship
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches37
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.not available
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 - Feet24
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 3 in. (8.6 m)
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.61
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches339
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIndmar, Ilmore
Engine makeIlmor
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 model7.4
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeinboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower522 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacityYacht Certified, no capacity
Maximum capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weight1,180 lbs. (535 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available