MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2010 boat specs
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MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2010
2010
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MasterCraft X-2 2005 boat specs
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MasterCraft X-2 2005
2005
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MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2010 vs MasterCraft X-2 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat

The MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2010 vs MasterCraft X-2 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2010 measures 33,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 13,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-2 2005 at 20,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2010 tips the scales at 12 500 lbs - 9 450 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-2 2005 at 3 050 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.

The MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2010 carries a rated maximum of 2 hp. Engine data for the MasterCraft X-2 2005 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2010 carries 200 gallons versus 33 gallons in the MasterCraft X-2 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MasterCraft X-2 2005 is rated for 11 passengers, while the MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2010 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-2 2005 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-2 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 11 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
ModelMasterCraft 300
ModelX-2
Model Year2010
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. (3.35 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches132
Beam - Inchesnot available
DeadriseMidship: 20° Transom: 16°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (.56 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail12,500 lbs. (5,670 kg)
Weight - Detail3,050 lbs. (1,383.48 kg)
Weight - kg5669.9
Weight - kg1383.46
Weight - lbs.12500
Weight - lbs.3050
Length - Feet33.75
Length - Feet20
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 4 in. (9.25 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. (6.85 m)
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 9 in. (10.3 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in. (6.27 m)
Length overall - Meters10.29
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Inches405
Length overall - Inches247
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 23.5 in. (.60 m) Amidship: 25 in. (.63 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 90 in. (2.29 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.27
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal. (757 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (124.88 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal200
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Engine max(2) 400 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,590 lbs (721 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 7 in. (6.88 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 10 in. (6.35 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 95 in. (2.41 m) Tandem-axle: 96 in. (2.44 m)

MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2010 vs MasterCraft X-2 2005 - Common Questions

Which is the larger boat - the MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2010 or the MasterCraft X-2 2005?
The MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2010 is the longer of the two at 33,8 feet overall. The MasterCraft X-2 2005 comes in at 20,0 feet, making it roughly 13,8 ft shorter - a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer - the MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2010 or the MasterCraft X-2 2005?
For trailering, the MasterCraft X-2 2005 has the edge at 3 050 lbs dry weight versus 12 500 lbs for the MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2010. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?
The MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2010 has a documented max rating of 2 hp. Engine specifications for the MasterCraft X-2 2005 were not available in our database - check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.
How many people can each boat hold?
The MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 10 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-2 2005 is certified for 11. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing - on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank - the MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2010 or the MasterCraft X-2 2005?
The MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2010 has the bigger tank at 200 gallons, versus 33 gallons on the MasterCraft X-2 2005. That 167-gallon difference translates to roughly 501–835 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2010 and MasterCraft X-2 2005 from the same manufacturer?
Yes - both the MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2010 and the MasterCraft X-2 2005 are built by MasterCraft. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.