Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft MS255 2009 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2011 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft MS255 2009 and the MasterCraft X-Star 2011 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — MasterCraft MS255 2009 at 25,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-Star 2011 at 22,3 ft. At 485 lbs and 425 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 MS255 2009 is rated for 18 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-Star 2011 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft MS255 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft MS255 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-Star 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 32 in. Amidship: 25 in
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m) transom 32 in. (0.8 m) amidship
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail4,850 lbs
Weight - Detail4,250 lbs. (1,928 kg)
Weight - kg2199.92
Weight - kg1927.77
Weight - lbs.485
Weight - lbs.425
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 102 in
Width [transom] - Detail100 in. (2.54 m) amidship
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet22.25
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 8 in
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 5 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters7.75
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches305
Length overall - Inches267
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 typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail53 gal. (200 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIndmar, Ilmore
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelIndmar: MCX 5.7 l 350 CID V-8, 312 hp (230 kW) Indmar: L96 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW) Indmar: LSA 6.2 l V-8, 537 hp (395 kW) Ilmore: 5.7 l V-8, 325 hp (239 kW) Ilmore: 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW) Ilmore: 6.2 l V-8, 436 hp (321 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people18
Maximum people12
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,770 lbs. (803 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all31 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 5 in. (7.7 m) 24 ft. (7.3 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,375 lbs
Trailer - Weight1,240 lbs. (563 kg)