Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft CSX220 2011 vs MasterCraft CSX265 2010 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft CSX220 2011 and the MasterCraft CSX265 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 CSX265 2010 measures 26,4 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft CSX220 2011 at 21,4 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft CSX265 2010 tips the scales at 775 lbs — 732 lbs less than the MasterCraft CSX220 2011 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 2011 is rated for 12 passengers, while the MasterCraft CSX265 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 CSX220 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft CSX220 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 21,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft CSX265 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 Year2011
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m) transom 43.5 in. (1.1 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 32 in. Amidship: 25 in
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches43.5
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs. (1,950 kg)
Weight - Detail7,750 lbs
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - kg3515.34
Weight - lbs.43
Weight - lbs.775
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.6 m) amidship
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 114 in
Height - Detail108.25 in. (2.75 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel 7 ft. 4 in. (2.23 m) tow bar height to waterline
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.74
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches108.25
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet21.42
Length - Feet26.42
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 7 in. (7.2 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 5 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detail26.42 ft
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Meters8.05
Length overall - Inches257
Length overall - Inches317.04
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIndmar
Engine makenot available
Engine modelMCX 5.7 l 350 CID V-8, 312 hp (230 kW) L96 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW)
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal. (174 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail125 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,595 lbs. (723.5 kg)
Maximum capacityYacht Certified - No Capacity
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 5 in. (8.36 m) 25 ft. 9 in. (7.85 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - Length over all32 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Weight1,250 lbs. (567 kg)
Trailer - WeightTandem Axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.6 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available