Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft MS235 2009 vs Mastercraft XT22 2023 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft MS235 2009 vs Mastercraft XT22 2023 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 XT22 2023 at 22,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Mastercraft XT22 2023 tips the scales at 5 485 lbs — 5 020 lbs less than the MasterCraft MS235 2009 at 465 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 MS235 2009 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Mastercraft XT22 2023 caps at 6. 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 XT22 2023 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
Makenot available
ModelMS235
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 34 in. Amidship: 27 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Detail29.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters8.84
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches348
Weight - Detail4,650 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2109.2
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.465
Weight - lbs.not available
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 - Feet22.4
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 1 in
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail22.40 ft
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Inches281
Length overall - Inches269
Beamnot available
Beam102.00 ft
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters31.09
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches1224
Displacementnot available
Displacement5485.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters299.05
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal79
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people16
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailerablenot available
TrailerableYes
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. Swing Away Tongue: 23 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available