Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 245 VRS 2008 vs Mastercraft X55 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 245 VRS 2008 vs Mastercraft X55 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 245 VRS 2008 at 24,0 ft versus Mastercraft X55 2013 at 25,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Mastercraft X55 2013 tips the scales at 5 500 lbs — 5 027 lbs less than the MasterCraft 245 VRS 2008 at 473 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.
The Mastercraft X55 2013 tops out at 482 hp. Engine specs for the MasterCraft 245 VRS 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 9 gal and 9 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MasterCraft 245 VRS 2008 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Mastercraft X55 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 245 VRS 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 245 VRS 2008 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 X55 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
Makenot available
Model245 VRS
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches103
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 19 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,730 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2145.49
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.473
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 3 in
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches29
Length overall - Inches300
Displacementnot available
Displacement5500.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMV8 6
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower482 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,928 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people18
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 11 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 24 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,480 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - Widthnot available