Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft MS235 2009 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft MS235 2009 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2006 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 MS235 2009 at 23,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-Star 2006 at 22,0 ft. At 465 lbs and 425 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 MS235 2009 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-Star 2006 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft MS235 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft MS235 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-Star 2006 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
Model Year2009
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 34 in. Amidship: 27 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 30 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches34
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail4,650 lbs
Weight - Detail4,250 lbs
Weight - kg2109.2
Weight - kg1927.77
Weight - lbs.465
Weight - lbs.425
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 102 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 41 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches41
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches3
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 1 in
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches281
Length overall - Inches267
Beamnot available
Beam100 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail53 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs
Maximum capacity1,770 lbs
Maximum people16
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. Swing Away Tongue: 23 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Length over allw/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 24 ft
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,240 lbs