Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-15 Backside 2007 vs Mastercraft Xstar 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-15 Backside 2007 vs Mastercraft Xstar 2013 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.
The Mastercraft Xstar 2013 tops out at 522 hp. Engine specs for the MasterCraft X-15 Backside 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Mastercraft Xstar 2013 carries 74 gallons versus 45 gallons in the MasterCraft X-15 Backside 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MasterCraft X-15 Backside 2007 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Mastercraft Xstar 2013 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-15 Backside 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-15 Backside 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Mastercraft Xstar 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
Makenot available
ModelX-15 Backside
Modelnot available
Model Year2007
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail26.5 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches26.5
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,425 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1553.55
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3425
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 9 in
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches26
Length overall - Inches288
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine model7.4
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower522 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,325 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people14
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 4 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,100 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - Widthnot available