Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft CSX265 2011 vs MasterCraft Maristar 230 VRS 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft CSX265 2011 vs MasterCraft Maristar 230 VRS 2005 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 2011 measures 26,4 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft Maristar 230 VRS 2005 at 22,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft CSX265 2011 tips the scales at 775 lbs — 742 lbs more than the MasterCraft Maristar 230 VRS 2005 at 33 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 Maristar 230 VRS 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the MasterCraft CSX265 2011 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft Maristar 230 VRS 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft Maristar 230 VRS 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft CSX265 2011 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
ModelCSX265
ModelMaristar 230 VRS
Model Year2011
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.81 m) transom 25 in. (0.64 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 27.5 in. (.70 m) Amidship: 26.5 in. (.67 m)
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches27.5
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail22.5 in. (.57 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches22.5
Weight - Detail7,750 lbs. (3,515 kg)
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,496.88 kg)
Weight - kg3515.34
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.775
Weight - lbs.33
Width [transom] - Detail114 in. (2.89 m) amidship
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 98 in. (2.49 m)
Height - Detail123 in. (3.12 m) T-top
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.12
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches123
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet26.42
Length - Feet22
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 2 in. (8.89 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. (6.53 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 5 in. (8.05 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 8 in. (6.91 m)
Length overall - Meters8.05
Length overall - Meters6.91
Length overall - Inches317
Length overall - Inches272
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.91
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
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 - Detail125 gal. (473 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail61 gal. (230.89 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Liters230.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Fuel tank capacity - Gal61
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacityYacht Certified; no capacity rating
Maximum capacity1,840 lbs (835 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all32 ft. 2 in. (9.8 m)
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 7 in. (7.49 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 23 ft. (7.01 m)
Trailer - Weight1,250 lbs. (567 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width114 in. (2.89 m)
Trailer - Width99 in. (2.51 m)