Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft CSX265 2011 vs MasterCraft X-45 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft CSX265 2011 vs MasterCraft X-45 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — MasterCraft CSX265 2011 at 26,4 ft versus MasterCraft X-45 2006 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft CSX265 2011 tips the scales at 775 lbs — 280 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-45 2006 at 495 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-45 2006 is rated for 18 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-45 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-45 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 24,0 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 Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.81 m) transom 25 in. (0.64 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 19 in
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches28
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail7,750 lbs. (3,515 kg)
Weight - Detail4,950 lbs
Weight - kg3515.34
Weight - kg2245.28
Weight - lbs.775
Weight - lbs.495
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 - Feet24
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 2 in. (8.89 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 5 in. (8.05 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters8.05
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Inches317
Length overall - Inches29
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
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 - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacityYacht Certified; no capacity rating
Maximum capacity2,928 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people18
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all32 ft. 2 in. (9.8 m)
Trailer - Length over allw/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 24 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Weight1,250 lbs. (567 kg)
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,480 lbs
Trailer - Width114 in. (2.89 m)
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in