Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-1 2006 vs MasterCraft X-35 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-1 2006 vs MasterCraft X-35 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft X-35 2012 measures 23,4 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 21,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-1 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). At 32 lbs and 49 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-35 2012 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-1 2006 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-35 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-35 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 23,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-1 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam90 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 23.5 in. Amidship: 25 in
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) transom 27 in. (0.69 m) amidship
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inches34
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail3,200 lbs
Weight - Detail4,900 lbs. (2,223 kg)
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - kg2222.6
Weight - lbs.32
Weight - lbs.49
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet23.42
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 1 in. (7.654 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in. (7.14 m)
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Inches247
Length overall - Inches281
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.59 m) amidship
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail113 in. (2.87 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel 41 in. tow bar height to waterline
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.87
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches113
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
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) 6.2 l V-8, 430 hp (321 kW) 7.4 l V-8, 523 hp (390 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,705 lbs
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs. (1,089 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people16
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allw/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. (7.9 m) 23 ft. 6 in. (7.16 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 860 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,040 lbs
Trailer - Weight1,250 lbs. (567 kg)
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 95 in. Tandem-axle: 96 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee