Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft CSX 220 2008 vs MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2012 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft CSX 220 2008 and the MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2012 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2012 measures 33,8 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 12,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft CSX 220 2008 at 21,0 feet (2008). At 43 lbs and 125 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 CSX 220 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2012 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft CSX 220 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft CSX 220 2008 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 MasterCraft 300 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
ModelCSX 22
ModelMasterCraft 3
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beam11 ft. (3.35 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches132
Depth - DetailTransom: 33 in. Amidship: 43.5 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches43.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs
Weight - Detail12,500 lbs. (5,670 kg)
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - kg5669.9
Weight - lbs.43
Weight - lbs.125
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 - Feet33.75
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 4 in. (9.25 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 9 in. (10.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Meters10.29
Length overall - Inches257
Length overall - Inches405
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20° midship 16° transom
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal. (757 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.7 l V-8, 320 hp (239 kW) 6.0 l V-8, 382 hp (285 kW) 6.2 l V-8, 430 hp (321 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,595 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 5 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 25 ft. 9 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 102 in
Trailer - Widthnot available