Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft CSX265 2011 vs MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft CSX265 2011 and the MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — MasterCraft CSX265 2011 at 26,4 ft versus MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft CSX265 2011 tips the scales at 775 lbs — 721 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 at 54 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-Star (2013) 2012 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-Star (2013) 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 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
ModelCSX265
ModelX-Star (2013)
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
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] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail7,750 lbs. (3,515 kg)
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,449 kg)
Weight - kg3515.34
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - lbs.775
Weight - lbs.54
Width [transom] - Detail114 in. (2.89 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.57 m) amidship
Height - Detail123 in. (3.12 m) T-top
Height - Detail107 in. (2.7 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Meters3.12
Height - Meters2.72
Height - Inches123
Height - Inches107
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. 1 in. (7.95 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 5 in. (8.05 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Meters8.05
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches317
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
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 - Detail74 gal. (280 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacityYacht Certified; no capacity rating
Maximum capacity1,946 lbs. (883 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14
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