Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 280V 2011 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee MasterCraft 280V 2011 against a deep vee MasterCraft X-Star 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft 280V 2011 measures 28,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-Star 2013 at 24,0 feet (2013). At 62 lbs and 54 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 X-Star 2013 is rated for 14 passengers, while the MasterCraft 280V 2011 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-Star 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-Star 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft 280V 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2011
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) transom 37 in. (0.94 m) amidship
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches37
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg)
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,449 kg)
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.54
Width [transom] - Detail9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.57 m) amidship
Height - Detail116 in. (2.9 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Detail107 in. (2.7 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Meters2.95
Height - Meters2.72
Height - Inches116
Height - Inches107
Length - Feet28.25
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 3 in. (8.6 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Meters8.61
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches339
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIndmar, Ilmore
Engine makeIlmor
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) Ilmore: 5.7 l V-8, 325 hp (239 kW)
Engine modelSee Options
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail74 gal. (280 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacityYacht Certified, no capacity
Maximum capacity1,946 lbs. (883 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weight1,180 lbs. (535 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available