Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft Maristar 210 VRS 2005 vs MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft Maristar 210 VRS 2005 vs MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2012 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 MasterCraft 300 2012 measures 33,8 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 13,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft Maristar 210 VRS 2005 at 20,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2012 tips the scales at 12 500 lbs - 9 425 lbs less than the MasterCraft Maristar 210 VRS 2005 at 3 075 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.
Both boats are rated for 10 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2012 at 33,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The MasterCraft Maristar 210 VRS 2005 at 20,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
ModelMaristar 210 VRS
ModelMasterCraft 300
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 27.5 in. (.70 m) Amidship: 26.5 in. (.67 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches27.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail22.5 in. (.57 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches22.5
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail3,075 lbs. (1,394.82 kg)
Weight - Detail12,500 lbs. (5,670 kg)
Weight - kg1394.8
Weight - kg5669.9
Weight - lbs.3075
Weight - lbs.12500
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 95 in. (2.41 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters6.32
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet33.75
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. (6.53 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 4 in. (9.25 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in. (6.32 m)
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 9 in. (10.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters10.29
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches405
Beamnot available
Beam11 ft. (3.35 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches132
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20° midship 16° transom
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170.33 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal. (757 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal200
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.7 l V-8, 320 hp (239 kW) 6.0 l V-8, 382 hp (285 kW) 6.2 l V-8, 430 hp (321 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,590 lbs (721 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people10
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 11 in. (6.99 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 98 in. (2.49 m) Tandem-axle: 100 in. (2.54 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee