Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft Prostar 205V 2005 vs MasterCraft X-2 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft Prostar 205V 2005 vs MasterCraft X-2 2012 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 Prostar 205V 2005 at 2,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-2 2012 at 2,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft Prostar 205V 2005 tips the scales at 305 lbs — 270 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-2 2012 at 35 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.
Both boats are rated for 11 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The MasterCraft Prostar 205V 2005 and MasterCraft X-2 2012 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
ModelProstar 205V
ModelX-2
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 23.5 in. (.60 m) Amidship: 25 in. (.63 m)
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m) transom 26.5 in. (0.67 m) amidship
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inches28
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (.56 m)
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail3,050 lbs. (1,383.48 kg)
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs. (1,588 kg)
Weight - kg1383.46
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - lbs.305
Weight - lbs.35
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 90 in. (2.29 m)
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m) amidship
Length - Meters6.27
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. (58 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 1 in. (6.73 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in. (6.27 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches247
Length overall - Inches24
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail105 in. (2.67 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.67
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches105
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (124.88 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.7 l V-8, 320 hp (239 kW) 6.0 l V-8, 382 hp (285 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,590 lbs (721 kg)
Maximum capacity1,609 lbs. (730 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 7 in. (6.88 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 10 in. (6.35 m)
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m) 20 ft. 9 in. (6.3 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 95 in. (2.41 m) Tandem-axle: 96 in. (2.44 m)
Trailer - Width99 in. (2.5 m) single axle 100 in. (2.54 m) tandem axle
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight935 lbs. (424 kg) single axle 1,100 lbs. (499 kg) tandem axle
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee