Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft CSX 220 SS 2007 vs MasterCraft MS215 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft CSX 220 SS 2007 vs MasterCraft MS215 2009 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 CSX 220 SS 2007 at 21,0 ft versus MasterCraft MS215 2009 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft MS215 2009 tips the scales at 3 425 lbs — 3 382 lbs less than the MasterCraft CSX 220 SS 2007 at 43 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 MS215 2009 is rated for 14 passengers, while the MasterCraft CSX 220 SS 2007 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft MS215 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft MS215 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft CSX 220 SS 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
ModelCSX 220 SS
ModelMS215
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 33 in. Amidship: 43.5 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches43.5
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Detail26.5 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches26.5
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs
Weight - Detail3,425 lbs
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - kg1553.55
Weight - lbs.43
Weight - lbs.3425
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 7 ft. 4 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.24
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches88
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches8
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Inches257
Length overall - Inches26
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 100 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,595 lbs
Maximum capacity2,325 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people14
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 5 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 25 ft. 9 in
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 4 in. Swing Away Tongue: 22 ft. 2 in
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,100 lbs
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 102 in
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee