Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft CSX265 2011 vs Mastercraft NXT21 2023 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft CSX265 2011 vs Mastercraft NXT21 2023 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 5,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Mastercraft NXT21 2023 at 21,1 feet (2023). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Mastercraft NXT21 2023 tips the scales at 4 700 lbs — 3 925 lbs less than the MasterCraft CSX265 2011 at 775 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 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Mastercraft NXT21 2023 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft CSX265 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft CSX265 2011 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 NXT21 2023 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
Makenot available
ModelCSX265
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.81 m) transom 25 in. (0.64 m) amidship
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail27.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters8.23
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches324
Weight - Detail7,750 lbs. (3,515 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3515.34
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.775
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail114 in. (2.89 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
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 - Feet21.1
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 2 in. (8.89 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 5 in. (8.05 m)
Length overall - Detail21.10 ft
Length overall - Meters8.05
Length overall - Meters6.43
Length overall - Inches317
Length overall - Inches253
Beamnot available
Beam100.00 ft
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters30.48
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches1200
Displacementnot available
Displacement4700.00 lbs
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Liters223.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Fuel tank capacity - Gal59
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacityYacht Certified; no capacity rating
Maximum capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all32 ft. 2 in. (9.8 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight1,250 lbs. (567 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width114 in. (2.89 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available