Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 215 SS 2006 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 215 SS 2006 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2013 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 215 SS 2006 at 21,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-Star 2013 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft 215 SS 2006 tips the scales at 3 425 lbs — 3 371 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-Star 2013 at 54 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 14 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 X-Star 2013 at 24,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The MasterCraft 215 SS 2006 at 21,0 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
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail3,425 lbs
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,449 kg)
Weight - kg1553.55
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - lbs.3425
Weight - lbs.54
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 9 in
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches26
Length overall - Inches288
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.57 m) amidship
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail107 in. (2.7 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.72
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches107
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail74 gal. (280 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelSee Options
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,325 lbs
Maximum capacity1,946 lbs. (883 kg)
Maximum people14
Maximum people14
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allw/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,100 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee