Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-15 2008 vs MasterCraft X-2 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-15 2008 is a modified-V design and the MasterCraft X-2 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - MasterCraft X-15 2008 at 21,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-2 2013 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-2 2013 tips the scales at 4 300 lbs - 875 lbs less than the MasterCraft X-15 2008 at 3 425 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MasterCraft X-15 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-2 2013 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-15 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-15 2008 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 X-2 2013 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 Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in.
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches100
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] - Detail27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches26.5
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail3,425 lbs.
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs. (1,950 kg)
Weight - kg1553.55
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - lbs.3425
Weight - lbs.4300
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet20
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 - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches260
Length overall - Inches240
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m) amidship
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
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelSee Options
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,325 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,609 lbs. (730 kg)
Maximum people14
Maximum people11
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