Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 245 SS 2006 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 245 SS 2006 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2008 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 245 SS 2006 at 24,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-Star 2008 at 22,0 ft. At 473 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 245 SS 2006 is rated for 18 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-Star 2008 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 245 SS 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 245 SS 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-Star 2008 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 Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches1
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 19 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 30 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail4,730 lbs
Weight - Detail4,250 lbs
Weight - kg2145.49
Weight - kg1927.77
Weight - lbs.473
Weight - lbs.425
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches3
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 3 in
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches29
Length overall - Inches267
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail53 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,928 lbs
Maximum capacity1,770 lbs
Maximum people18
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allw/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 24 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 5 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 24 ft
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,480 lbs
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,240 lbs
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee