Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft CSX 220 SS 2007 vs MasterCraft X-7 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft CSX 220 SS 2007 vs MasterCraft X-7 2008 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 X-7 2008 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-7 2008 tips the scales at 292 lbs — 249 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 CSX 220 SS 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-7 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft CSX 220 SS 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft CSX 220 SS 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-7 2008 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
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches91
Depth - DetailTransom: 33 in. Amidship: 43.5 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 20 in. Amidship: 22.5 in
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inches43.5
Depth - Inches22.5
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs
Weight - Detail2,920 lbs
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - kg1324.49
Weight - lbs.43
Weight - lbs.292
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 7 ft. 4 in
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 29 in
Height - Meters2.24
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inches88
Height - Inches29
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches8
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches257
Length overall - Inches236
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,595 lbs
Maximum capacity978 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 5 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 25 ft. 9 in
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 5 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 7 in
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 860 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,040 lbs
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 102 in
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. Tandem-axle: 100 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee