Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft CSX265 2009 vs MasterCraft X-35 2008 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft CSX265 2009 and the MasterCraft X-35 2008 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 CSX265 2009 at 26,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-35 2008 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft CSX265 2009 tips the scales at 775 lbs — 726 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-35 2008 at 49 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 X-35 2008 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft CSX265 2009 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-35 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-35 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft CSX265 2009 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 Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 32 in. Amidship: 25 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 34 in. Amidship: 27 in
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches34
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail7,750 lbs
Weight - Detail4,900 lbs
Weight - kg3515.34
Weight - kg2222.6
Weight - lbs.775
Weight - lbs.49
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 114 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches5
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 2 in
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters8.05
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Inches317
Length overall - Inches281
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 41 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches41
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail125 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacityYacht Certified - No Capacity
Maximum capacity2,475 lbs. (1,123 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people16
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all32 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 0 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 23 ft. 6 in
Trailer - WeightTandem Axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs