Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft Maristar 245 VRS 2005 vs MasterCraft X-2SS 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft Maristar 245 VRS 2005 vs MasterCraft X-2SS 2009 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 245 VRS 2005 measures 24,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 22,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-2SS 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). At 46 lbs and 35 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 245 VRS 2005 is rated for 18 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-2SS 2009 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 245 VRS 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft Maristar 245 VRS 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-2SS 2009 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 245 VRS
ModelX-2SS
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. (.71 m) Amidship: 30 in. (.76 m)
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 26.5 in
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches28
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (.71 m)
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,086 kg)
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.35
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 96 in
Length - Meters7.37
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 4 in. (8.03 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in. (7.37 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches29
Length overall - Inches24
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (341 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,928 lbs (1,328 kg)
Maximum capacity1,609 lbs
Maximum people18
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 5 in. (8.36 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 24 ft. 11 in. (7.59 m)
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. Swing Away Tongue: 20 ft. 9 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 935 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,100 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. Tandem-axle: 100 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee