Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Mastercraft NXT24 2021 vs MasterCraft X-35SS 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Mastercraft NXT24 2021 vs MasterCraft X-35SS 2009 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Mastercraft NXT24 2021 at 24,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-35SS 2009 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Mastercraft NXT24 2021 tips the scales at 5 000 lbs — 4 951 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-35SS 2009 at 49 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MasterCraft X-35SS 2009 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Mastercraft NXT24 2021 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-35SS 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-35SS 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Mastercraft NXT24 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches281
Beam102.00 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters31.09
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches1224
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Meters8.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches348
Draft [max] - Inches27
Displacement5000.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 34 in. Amidship: 27 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches34
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,900 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2222.6
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.49
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 102 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 1 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people16
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMasterCraft
Modelnot available
ModelX-35SS
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. Swing Away Tongue: 23 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs