Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 245 SS 2008 vs MasterCraft Maristar 245 VRS 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 245 SS 2008 vs MasterCraft Maristar 245 VRS 2005 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 2008 at 24,0 ft versus MasterCraft Maristar 245 VRS 2005 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft 245 SS 2008 tips the scales at 473 lbs — 427 lbs more than the MasterCraft Maristar 245 VRS 2005 at 46 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 18 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 245 SS 2008 and MasterCraft Maristar 245 VRS 2005 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model245 SS
ModelMaristar 245 VRS
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 19 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. (.71 m) Amidship: 30 in. (.76 m)
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inches3
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (.71 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail4,730 lbs
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,086 kg)
Weight - kg2145.49
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - lbs.473
Weight - lbs.46
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches2
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 3 in
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 4 in. (8.03 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in. (7.37 m)
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Inches29
Length overall - Inches29
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.37
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (341 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,928 lbs
Maximum capacity2,928 lbs (1,328 kg)
Maximum people18
Maximum people18
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 11 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 24 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 5 in. (8.36 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 24 ft. 11 in. (7.59 m)
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,480 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - Widthnot available