Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft MS230SS 2009 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee MasterCraft MS230SS 2009 against a deep vee MasterCraft X-Star 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — MasterCraft MS230SS 2009 at 22,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-Star 2013 at 24,0 ft. At 39 lbs and 54 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 MS230SS 2009 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-Star 2013 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft MS230SS 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft MS230SS 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-Star 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 26 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,449 kg)
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - lbs.39
Weight - lbs.54
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 102 in
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.57 m) amidship
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches269
Length overall - Inches288
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail107 in. (2.7 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.72
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches107
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail74 gal. (280 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelSee Options
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,475 lbs
Maximum capacity1,946 lbs. (883 kg)
Maximum people16
Maximum people14
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 8 in. Swing Away Tongue: 22 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - Widthnot available