Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft Maristar 245 VRS 2005 vs Mastercraft X35 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft Maristar 245 VRS 2005 vs Mastercraft X35 2011 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.
The Mastercraft X35 2011 tops out at 400 hp. Engine specs for the MasterCraft Maristar 245 VRS 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 9 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 X35 2011 caps at 7. 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 X35 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
Makenot available
ModelMaristar 245 VRS
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. (.71 m) Amidship: 30 in. (.76 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (.71 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2.40 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.73
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,086 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters7.37
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet23.6
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 4 in. (8.03 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in. (7.37 m)
Length overall - Detail23.60 ft
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Meters7.19
Length overall - Inches29
Length overall - Inches283
Beamnot available
Beam8.60 ft
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches103
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (341 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower400 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,928 lbs (1,328 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people18
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
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 allnot available