MasterCraft MS235SS 2009 boat specs
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MasterCraft MS235SS 2009
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2011
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MasterCraft MS235SS 2009 vs MasterCraft X-80 2011 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft MS235SS 2009 and the MasterCraft X-80 2011 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft X-80 2011 measures 28,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 5,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft MS235SS 2009 at 23,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-80 2011 tips the scales at 642 lbs — 177 lbs less than the MasterCraft MS235SS 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 MS235SS 2009 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-80 2011 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft MS235SS 2009 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft MS235SS 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-80 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
ModelMS235SS
ModelX-8
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 34 in. Amidship: 27 in
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) transom 37 in. (0.94 m) amidship
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Inches34
Depth - Inches37
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.74 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail4,650 lbs
Weight - Detail6,420 lbs. (2,912 kg)
Weight - kg2109.2
Weight - kg2912.06
Weight - lbs.465
Weight - lbs.642
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 102 in
Width [transom] - Detail9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m) amidship
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 41 in
Height - Detail116 in. (2.9 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Meters2.95
Height - Inches41
Height - Inches116
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet28.25
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 - Detail28 ft. 3 in. (8.61 m)
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Meters8.61
Length overall - Inches281
Length overall - Inches339
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (378.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelV-8
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,400lbs
Maximum capacityYacht Certified, no capacity
Maximum people16
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. w/ Swing Away Tongue: 23 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - Weight1,180 lbs. (535 kg)

MasterCraft MS235SS 2009 vs MasterCraft X-80 2011 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the MasterCraft MS235SS 2009 or the MasterCraft X-80 2011?
The MasterCraft X-80 2011 is the longer of the two at 28,3 feet overall. The MasterCraft MS235SS 2009 comes in at 23,0 feet, making it roughly 5,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the MasterCraft MS235SS 2009 or the MasterCraft X-80 2011?
For trailering, the MasterCraft MS235SS 2009 has the edge at 465 lbs dry weight versus 642 lbs for the MasterCraft X-80 2011. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The MasterCraft MS235SS 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-80 2011 is certified for 8. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the MasterCraft MS235SS 2009 or the MasterCraft X-80 2011?
The MasterCraft MS235SS 2009 has the bigger tank at 6 gallons, versus 1 gallons on the MasterCraft X-80 2011. That 5-gallon difference translates to roughly 15–25 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the MasterCraft MS235SS 2009 and MasterCraft X-80 2011 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the MasterCraft MS235SS 2009 and the MasterCraft X-80 2011 are built by MasterCraft. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.