Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-15 2008 vs MasterCraft X-7 2009 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft X-15 2008 and the MasterCraft X-7 2009 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — MasterCraft X-15 2008 at 21,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-7 2009 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-15 2008 tips the scales at 3 425 lbs — 3 118 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-7 2009 at 307 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-7 2009 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 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-7 2009 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
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
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 - DetailTransom: 20 in. Amidship: 22.5 in
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches22.5
Draft [max] - Detail26.5 in
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches26.5
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail3,425 lbs
Weight - Detail3,070 lbs
Weight - kg1553.55
Weight - kg1392.53
Weight - lbs.3425
Weight - lbs.307
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches8
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 9 in
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches26
Length overall - Inches236
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 91 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 29 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches29
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,325 lbs
Maximum capacity1,087 lbs
Maximum people14
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 4 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 5 in. Swing Away Tongue: 20 ft. 7 in
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,100 lbs
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 860 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,040 lbs
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. Tandem-axle: 100 in