Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 245 VRS 2007 vs MasterCraft X-55 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 245 VRS 2007 vs MasterCraft X-55 2011 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 VRS 2007 at 24,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-55 2011 at 25,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-55 2011 tips the scales at 5 150 lbs - 420 lbs less than the MasterCraft 245 VRS 2007 at 4 730 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 VRS 2007 and MasterCraft X-55 2011 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
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
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 - Detail32 in. (0.8 m) transom 25 in. (0.6 m) amidship
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail28 in.
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail4,730 lbs.
Weight - Detail5,150 lbs. (2,336 kg)
Weight - kg2145.49
Weight - kg2336
Weight - lbs.4730
Weight - lbs.5150
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet25.42
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 3 in.
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 8 in. (8.4 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 5 in. (7.75 m)
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Meters7.75
Length overall - Inches290
Length overall - Inches305
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.59 m) amidship
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail110 in. (2.8 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.79
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches110
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 - Gal90
Fuel tank capacity - Gal90
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIndmar, Ilmore
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelIndmar: MCX 5.7 l 350 CID V-8, 312 hp (230 kW) Indmar: L96 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW) Indmar: LSA 6.2 l V-8, 537 hp (395 kW) Ilmore: 5.7 l V-8, 325 hp (239 kW) Ilmore: 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW) Ilmore: 6.2 l V-8, 436 hp (321 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,928 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
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 all31 ft. 2 in. (9.5 m)
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,480 lbs.
Trailer - Weight1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in.
Trailer - Width100 in. (2.54 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee