Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft CSX220 2011 vs MasterCraft MS215SS 2009 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft CSX220 2011 and the MasterCraft MS215SS 2009 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — MasterCraft CSX220 2011 at 21,4 ft versus MasterCraft MS215SS 2009 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft MS215SS 2009 tips the scales at 3 425 lbs — 3 382 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 MS215SS 2009 is rated for 14 passengers, while the MasterCraft CSX220 2011 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft MS215SS 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft MS215SS 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft CSX220 2011 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 Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m) transom 43.5 in. (1.1 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches43.5
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detail26.5 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches26.5
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs. (1,950 kg)
Weight - Detail3,425 lbs
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - kg1553.55
Weight - lbs.43
Weight - lbs.3425
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.6 m) amidship
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 100 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 - Feet21
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 7 in. (7.2 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 5 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Inches257
Length overall - Inches26
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
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 - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,595 lbs. (723.5 kg)
Maximum capacity2,325 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people14
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 all24 ft. 4 in. Swing Away Tongue: 22 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Weight1,250 lbs. (567 kg)
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,100 lbs
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.6 m)
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in