Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-1 2009 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee MasterCraft X-1 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft X-Star 2013 measures 24,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 22,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-1 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). At 32 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 X-Star 2013 is rated for 14 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-1 2009 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-Star 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-Star 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-1 2009 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 Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 23.5 in. Amidship: 25 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail3,200 lbs
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,449 kg)
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - lbs.32
Weight - lbs.54
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 90 in
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.57 m) amidship
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 29 in
Height - Detail107 in. (2.7 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Meters2.72
Height - Inches29
Height - Inches107
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches247
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail74 gal. (280 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelSee Options
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,705 lbs
Maximum capacity1,946 lbs. (883 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people14
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 4 in. Swing Away Tongue: 20 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 860 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,040 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 95 in. Tandem-axle: 96 in
Trailer - Widthnot available