Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 245V 2011 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 245V 2011 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2006 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 245V 2011 at 24,2 ft versus MasterCraft X-Star 2006 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 245V 2011 is rated for 18 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-Star 2006 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 245V 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 245V 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 24,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-Star 2006 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 Year2011
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m) transom 32 in. (0.8 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 30 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail4,730 lbs. (2,145 kg)
Weight - Detail4,250 lbs
Weight - kg2145.49
Weight - kg1927.77
Weight - lbs.473
Weight - lbs.425
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.59 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail110.5 in. (2.8 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.82
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches110.5
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet24.17
Length - Feet22
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in. (7.37 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches29
Length overall - Inches267
Beamnot available
Beam100 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIndmar, Ilmore
Engine makenot 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)
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (341 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail53 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,928 lbs. (1,328 kg)
Maximum capacity1,770 lbs
Maximum people18
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 11 in. (8.2 m) 24 ft. 3 in. (7.4 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - Length over allw/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 24 ft
Trailer - Weight1,480 lbs. (671 kg)
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,240 lbs