Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 245V 2012 vs MasterCraft X-30 Slider SS 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 245V 2012 vs MasterCraft X-30 Slider SS 2007 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 2012 at 24,2 ft versus MasterCraft X-30 Slider SS 2007 at 22,0 ft. At 473 lbs and 412 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 2012 is rated for 18 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-30 Slider SS 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 245V 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 245V 2012 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-30 Slider SS 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model245V
ModelX-30 Slider SS
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m) transom 32 in. (0.8 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 26 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches26
Weight - Detail4,730 lbs. (2,145 kg)
Weight - Detail4,120 lbs
Weight - kg2145.49
Weight - kg1868.8
Weight - lbs.473
Weight - lbs.412
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. 6 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in. (7.37 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Inches29
Length overall - Inches269
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIlmor
Engine makenot available
Engine model5.7 l V-8, 320 hp (239 kW) 6.0 l V-8, 382 hp (285 kW) 6.2 l V-8, 430 hp (321 kW) 7.4 l V-8, 523 hp (390 kW)
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (341 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,928 lbs. (1,328 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people18
Maximum peoplenot available
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 all24 ft. 8 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Weight1,480 lbs. (671 kg)
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in