Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2011 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2011 vs MasterCraft X-Star 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 2011 measures 33,8 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 11,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-Star 2005 at 22,0 feet (2005). At 125 lbs and 42 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 X-Star 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2011 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-Star 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-Star 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft MasterCraft 300 2011 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 3
ModelX-Star
Model Year2011
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. (3.35 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches132
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20° midship 16° transom
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (.71 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail12,500 lbs. (5,670 kg)
Weight - Detail4,200 lbs. (1,905.09 kg)
Weight - kg5669.9
Weight - kg1905.09
Weight - lbs.125
Weight - lbs.42
Length - Feet33.75
Length - Feet22
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 4 in. (9.25 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. (7.47 m)
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 9 in. (10.3 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.78 m)
Length overall - Meters10.29
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches405
Length overall - Inches267
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. (.71 m) Amidship: 32 in. (.81 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 100 in. (2.54 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.78
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
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 - Detail57 gal. (215.77 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,770 lbs (803 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. (7.62 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 23 ft. 5 in.(7.14 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 106 in. (2.69 m)