Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft Maristar 210 VRS 2005 vs MasterCraft X-2 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft Maristar 210 VRS 2005 vs MasterCraft X-2 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 Maristar 210 VRS 2005 at 2,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-2 2013 at 2,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft Maristar 210 VRS 2005 tips the scales at 3 075 lbs — 3 032 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-2 2013 at 43 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MasterCraft X-2 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the MasterCraft Maristar 210 VRS 2005 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-2 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-2 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft Maristar 210 VRS 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
ModelMaristar 210 VRS
ModelX-2
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 27.5 in. (.70 m) Amidship: 26.5 in. (.67 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches27.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail22.5 in. (.57 m)
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches22.5
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail3,075 lbs. (1,394.82 kg)
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs. (1,950 kg)
Weight - kg1394.8
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - lbs.3075
Weight - lbs.43
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 95 in. (2.41 m)
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m) amidship
Length - Meters6.32
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. (6.53 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in. (6.32 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches24
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail105 in. (2.67 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.67
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches105
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170.33 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelSee Options
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,590 lbs (721 kg)
Maximum capacity1,609 lbs. (730 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 11 in. (6.99 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 98 in. (2.49 m) Tandem-axle: 100 in. (2.54 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee