Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft CSX265SS 2009 vs Mastercraft Xstar 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft CSX265SS 2009 vs Mastercraft Xstar 2013 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.
The Mastercraft Xstar 2013 tops out at 522 hp. Engine specs for the MasterCraft CSX265SS 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the MasterCraft CSX265SS 2009 carries 125 gallons versus 74 gallons in the Mastercraft Xstar 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MasterCraft CSX265SS 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Mastercraft Xstar 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft CSX265SS 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft CSX265SS 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Mastercraft Xstar 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
Makenot available
ModelCSX265SS
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 32 in. Amidship: 25 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail7,750 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3515.34
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.775
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 114 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 2 in
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.05
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches317
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail125 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine model7.4
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower522 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacityYacht Certified - No Capacity
Maximum capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all32 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight1,250 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available