Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-1 2011 vs MasterCraft X-9 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-1 2011 vs MasterCraft X-9 2006 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 X-1 2011 at 20,6 ft versus MasterCraft X-9 2006 at 21,0 ft. At 305 lbs and 306 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-1 2011 is rated for 11 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-9 2006 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-1 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-1 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 20,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-9 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2011
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail23.5 in. (0.6 m) transom 25 in. (0.63 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 23 in. Amidship: 25.5 in
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inches25.5
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [max] - Detail24 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches24
Weight - Detail3,050 lbs. (1,383 kg)
Weight - Detail3,060 lbs
Weight - kg1383.46
Weight - kg1387.99
Weight - lbs.305
Weight - lbs.306
Width [transom] - Detail90 in. (2.29 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail100.75 in. (2.56 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel 29 in. (0.7 m) tow bar height to waterline
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.57
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches100.75
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet20.58
Length - Feet21
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in. (6.27 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches247
Length overall - Inches252
Beamnot available
Beam96 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIndmar
Engine makenot available
Engine modelMCX 5.7 l 350 CID V-8, 312 hp (230 kW)
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,705 lbs. (773 kg)
Maximum capacity1,370 lbs
Maximum people11
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m) 20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - Length over allw/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 21 ft
Trailer - Weight860 lbs. (390 kg) single axle 1,040 lbs. (472 kg) tandem axle
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 900 lbs Tandem-axle: 1,050 lbs
Trailer - Width95 in. (2.4 m) single axle 96 in. (2.44 m) tandem axle
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. Tandem-axle: 100 in