Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft CSX265 2011 vs MasterCraft X-1 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft CSX265 2011 vs MasterCraft X-1 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 2011 measures 26,4 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 6,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-1 2007 at 20,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft CSX265 2011 tips the scales at 7 750 lbs - 4 550 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-1 2007 at 3 200 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-1 2007 is rated for 11 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 X-1 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-1 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 11 passengers and at 20,0 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
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.81 m) transom 25 in. (0.64 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 23.5 in. Amidship: 25 in.
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches25
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail22 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail7,750 lbs. (3,515 kg)
Weight - Detail3,200 lbs.
Weight - kg3515.34
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - lbs.7750
Weight - lbs.3200
Width [transom] - Detail114 in. (2.89 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail123 in. (3.12 m) T-top
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 29 in.
Height - Meters3.12
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inches123
Height - Inches29
Length - Feet26.42
Length - Feet20
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 2 in. (8.89 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 5 in. (8.05 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in.
Length overall - Meters8.05
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Inches317
Length overall - Inches247
Beamnot available
Beam90 in.
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches90
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
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 - Detail33 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacityYacht Certified; no capacity rating
Maximum capacity1,705 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all32 ft. 2 in. (9.8 m)
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 4 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 6 in.
Trailer - Weight1,250 lbs. (567 kg)
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 860 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,040 lbs.
Trailer - Width114 in. (2.89 m)
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 95 in. Tandem-axle: 96 in.