Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft Maristar 210 VRS 2005 vs MasterCraft X-30 SS 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft Maristar 210 VRS 2005 vs MasterCraft X-30 SS 2008 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft X-30 SS 2008 measures 22,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft Maristar 210 VRS 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft Maristar 210 VRS 2005 tips the scales at 3 075 lbs — 2 663 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-30 SS 2008 at 412 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-30 SS 2008 is rated for 6 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-30 SS 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-30 SS 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 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-30 SS
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 27.5 in. (.70 m) Amidship: 26.5 in. (.67 m)
Depth - DetailTransom: 26 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches27.5
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail22.5 in. (.57 m)
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Inches22.5
Draft [max] - Inches26
Weight - Detail3,075 lbs. (1,394.82 kg)
Weight - Detail4,120 lbs
Weight - kg1394.8
Weight - kg1868.8
Weight - lbs.3075
Weight - lbs.412
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 95 in. (2.41 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters6.32
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches5
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. (6.53 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in. (6.32 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches269
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170.33 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,590 lbs (721 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
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 all24 ft. 8 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 10 in
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 98 in. (2.49 m) Tandem-axle: 100 in. (2.54 m)
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee