Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft CSX265 2010 vs MasterCraft X-7 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft CSX265 2010 vs MasterCraft X-7 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft CSX265 2010 measures 26,4 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 7,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-7 2007 at 19,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft CSX265 2010 tips the scales at 775 lbs — 483 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-7 2007 at 292 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 CSX265 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-7 2007 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft CSX265 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft CSX265 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 26,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-7 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 32 in. Amidship: 25 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 20 in. Amidship: 22.5 in
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches22.5
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail7,750 lbs
Weight - Detail2,920 lbs
Weight - kg3515.34
Weight - kg1324.49
Weight - lbs.775
Weight - lbs.292
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 114 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet26.42
Length - Feet19
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 2 in
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail26.42 ft
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters8.05
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches317.04
Length overall - Inches236
Beamnot available
Beam91 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches91
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 29 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches29
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail125 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacityYacht Certified - No Capacity
Maximum capacity978 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all32 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 5 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 7 in
Trailer - WeightTandem Axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 860 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,040 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. Tandem-axle: 100 in