Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft Maristar 230 VRS 2005 vs MasterCraft X-1 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft Maristar 230 VRS 2005 vs MasterCraft X-1 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft Maristar 230 VRS 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-1 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). At 33 lbs and 32 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 Maristar 230 VRS 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-1 2006 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft Maristar 230 VRS 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft Maristar 230 VRS 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-1 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
ModelMaristar 230 VRS
ModelX-1
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 27.5 in. (.70 m) Amidship: 26.5 in. (.67 m)
Depth - DetailTransom: 23.5 in. Amidship: 25 in
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches27.5
Depth - Inches25
Draft [max] - Detail22.5 in. (.57 m)
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches22.5
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,496.88 kg)
Weight - Detail3,200 lbs
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.32
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 98 in. (2.49 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters6.91
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches7
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. (6.53 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 8 in. (6.91 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters6.91
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Inches272
Length overall - Inches247
Beamnot available
Beam90 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches9
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail61 gal. (230.89 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters230.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal61
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,840 lbs (835 kg)
Maximum capacity1,705 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 7 in. (7.49 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 23 ft. (7.01 m)
Trailer - Length over allw/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Width99 in. (2.51 m)
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 95 in. Tandem-axle: 96 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 860 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,040 lbs