Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft CSX 220 2008 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee MasterCraft CSX 220 2008 against a deep vee MasterCraft X-Star 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — MasterCraft CSX 220 2008 at 21,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-Star 2013 at 24,0 ft. At 43 lbs and 54 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 X-Star 2013 is rated for 14 passengers, while the MasterCraft CSX 220 2008 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-Star 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-Star 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft CSX 220 2008 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
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
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 - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches43.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,449 kg)
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - lbs.43
Weight - lbs.54
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 7 ft. 4 in
Height - Detail107 in. (2.7 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Meters2.24
Height - Meters2.72
Height - Inches88
Height - Inches107
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet24
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 - Detail24 ft. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches257
Length overall - Inches288
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.57 m) amidship
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail74 gal. (280 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelSee Options
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,595 lbs
Maximum capacity1,946 lbs. (883 kg)
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 allnot available
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 102 in
Trailer - Widthnot available