Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft Maristar 245 VRS 2005 vs MasterCraft X-45 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft Maristar 245 VRS 2005 vs MasterCraft X-45 2012 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-45 2012 at 24,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-45 2012 tips the scales at 4 950 lbs - 350 lbs less than the MasterCraft Maristar 245 VRS 2005 at 4 600 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.
Both boats are rated for 18 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The MasterCraft Maristar 245 VRS 2005 and MasterCraft X-45 2012 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
ModelMaristar 245 VRS
ModelX-45
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. (.71 m) Amidship: 30 in. (.76 m)
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m) transom 32 in. (0.8 m) amidship
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches30
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (.71 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,086 kg)
Weight - Detail4,950 lbs. (2,245 kg)
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kg2245.28
Weight - lbs.4600
Weight - lbs.4950
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.59 m) amidship
Length - Meters7.37
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet24.17
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 4 in. (8.03 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in. (7.37 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in. (7.37 m)
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Inches290
Length overall - Inches290
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail110.5 in. (2.8 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.82
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches110.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (341 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (341 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal90
Fuel tank capacity - Gal90
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.7 l V-8, 320 hp (239 kW) 6.0 l V-8, 382 hp (285 kW) 6.2 l V-8, 430 hp (321 kW) 7.4 l V-8, 523 hp (390 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,928 lbs (1,328 kg)
Maximum capacity2,928 lbs. (1,328 kg)
Maximum people18
Maximum people18
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 all26 ft. 11 in. (8.2 m) 24 ft. 3 in. (7.4 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,480 lbs. (671 kg)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width100 in. (2.54 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee