Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft CSX 220 2008 vs MasterCraft X-80 2010 — 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 X-80 2010 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 X-80 2010 measures 28,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 7,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft CSX 220 2008 at 21,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-80 2010 tips the scales at 642 lbs — 599 lbs less than the MasterCraft CSX 220 2008 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 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-80 2010 caps at 8. 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 X-80 2010 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 Year2008
Model Year201
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: 34 in. Amidship: 37 in
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Inches43.5
Depth - Inches37
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs
Weight - Detail6,420 lbs
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - kg2912.06
Weight - lbs.43
Weight - lbs.642
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 - Feet28.25
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail28.25 ft
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Meters8.61
Length overall - Inches257
Length overall - Inches339
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 9 ft. 6 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,595 lbs
Maximum capacityYacht Certified - No Capacity
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available
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 - WeightTandem-axle: 1,180 lbs
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 102 in
Trailer - Widthnot available