Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft CSX220 2008 vs MasterCraft X-9 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft CSX220 2008 vs MasterCraft X-9 2006 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 CSX220 2008 at 21,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-9 2006 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-9 2006 tips the scales at 306 lbs — 263 lbs less than the MasterCraft CSX220 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 CSX220 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-9 2006 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft CSX220 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft CSX220 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-9 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 33 in. Amidship: 43.5 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 23 in. Amidship: 25.5 in
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Inches43.5
Depth - Inches25.5
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Detail24 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches24
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs
Weight - Detail3,060 lbs
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - kg1387.99
Weight - lbs.43
Weight - lbs.306
Width [transom] - Detail102 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
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 - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 7 in
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 10 in
Beamnot available
Beam96 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches252
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,595 lbs
Maximum capacity1,370 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 5 in. w/Swing Away Tongue: 25 ft. 9 in
Trailer - Length over allw/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 21 ft
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 900 lbs Tandem-axle: 1,050 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. Tandem-axle: 100 in