Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft CSX265 2011 vs MasterCraft X-StarSS 2009: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the MasterCraft CSX265 2011 and the MasterCraft X-StarSS 2009 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft CSX265 2011 measures 26,4 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-StarSS 2009 at 22,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft CSX265 2011 tips the scales at 7 750 lbs - 3 500 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-StarSS 2009 at 4 250 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-StarSS 2009 is rated for 12 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-StarSS 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-StarSS 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 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 Year2009
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] - Detail28 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail7,750 lbs. (3,515 kg)
Weight - Detail4,250 lbs.
Weight - kg3515.34
Weight - kg1927.77
Weight - lbs.7750
Weight - lbs.4250
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 - Feet22
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 2 in. (8.89 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 5 in.
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 5 in. (8.05 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in.
Length overall - Meters8.05
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches317
Length overall - Inches267
Beamnot available
Beam100 in.
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches100
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
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 - Detail53 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacityYacht Certified; no capacity rating
Maximum capacity1,770 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all32 ft. 2 in. (9.8 m)
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 5 in. Swing Away Tongue Folded: 24 ft.
Trailer - Weight1,250 lbs. (567 kg)
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,240 lbs.
Trailer - Width114 in. (2.89 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available