Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft Maristar 230 VRS 2005 vs MasterCraft X-35 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft Maristar 230 VRS 2005 vs MasterCraft X-35 2010 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 Maristar 230 VRS 2005 at 22,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-35 2010 at 23,4 ft. At 33 lbs and 49 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MasterCraft X-35 2010 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft Maristar 230 VRS 2005 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-35 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-35 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 23,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft Maristar 230 VRS 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
ModelMaristar 230 VRS
ModelX-35
Model Year2005
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 27.5 in. (.70 m) Amidship: 26.5 in. (.67 m)
Depth - DetailTransom: 34 in. Amidship: 27 in
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Inches27.5
Depth - Inches34
Draft [max] - Detail22.5 in. (.57 m)
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches22.5
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,496.88 kg)
Weight - Detail4,900 lbs
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kg2222.6
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.49
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 98 in. (2.49 m)
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 102 in
Length - Meters6.91
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet23.42
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. (6.53 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 8 in. (6.91 m)
Length overall - Detail23.42 in
Length overall - Meters6.91
Length overall - Meters0.58
Length overall - Inches272
Length overall - Inches23.42
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 41 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches41
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail61 gal. (230.89 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters230.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal61
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,840 lbs (835 kg)
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people16
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 7 in. (7.49 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 23 ft. (7.01 m)
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. Swing Away Tongue: 23 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Width99 in. (2.51 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee