Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft Maristar 245 VRS 2005 vs MasterCraft X-30 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft Maristar 245 VRS 2005 vs MasterCraft X-30 2005 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 245 VRS 2005 at 24,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-30 2005 at 22,0 ft. At 46 lbs and 33 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-30 2005 caps at 12. 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-30 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
ModelMaristar 245 VRS
ModelX-3
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. (.71 m) Amidship: 30 in. (.76 m)
Depth - DetailTransom: 27.5 in. (.70 m) Amidship: 26.5 in. (.67 m)
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches27.5
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (.71 m)
Draft [max] - Detail22.5 in. (.57 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches22.5
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,086 kg)
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,496.88 kg)
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.33
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 98 in. (2.49 m)
Length - Meters7.37
Length - Meters6.91
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches8
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 4 in. (8.03 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. (7.44 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in. (7.37 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 8 in. (6.91 m)
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Meters6.91
Length overall - Inches29
Length overall - Inches272
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (341 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail61 gal. (230.89 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters230.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal61
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,928 lbs (1,328 kg)
Maximum capacity1,840 lbs (835 kg)
Maximum people18
Maximum people12
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 all24 ft. 7 in. (7.49 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 23 ft. (7.01 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 99 in. (2.51 m)