Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft CSX265 2011 vs MasterCraft X-15 Switch SS 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft CSX265 2011 vs MasterCraft X-15 Switch SS 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 5,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-15 Switch SS 2007 at 21,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-15 Switch SS 2007 tips the scales at 3 425 lbs — 2 650 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 X-15 Switch SS 2007 is rated for 14 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-15 Switch SS 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-15 Switch SS 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 21,0 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
ModelX-15 Switch SS
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.81 m) transom 25 in. (0.64 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail26.5 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches26.5
Weight - Detail7,750 lbs. (3,515 kg)
Weight - Detail3,425 lbs
Weight - kg3515.34
Weight - kg1553.55
Weight - lbs.775
Weight - lbs.3425
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
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 2 in. (8.89 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 5 in. (8.05 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters8.05
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Inches317
Length overall - Inches26
Beamnot available
Beam100 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches1
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 - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacityYacht Certified; no capacity rating
Maximum capacity2,325 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all32 ft. 2 in. (9.8 m)
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 4 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Weight1,250 lbs. (567 kg)
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,100 lbs
Trailer - Width114 in. (2.89 m)
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in