Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-15 2011 vs MasterCraft X-2 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-15 2011 vs MasterCraft X-2 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft X-15 2011 measures 21,7 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 19,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-2 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-15 2011 tips the scales at 3 575 lbs — 3 270 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-2 2005 at 305 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 2011 is rated for 14 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-2 2005 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-15 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 21,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-2 2005 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 Year2011
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.71 m) transom 32 in. (0.81 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 23.5 in. (.60 m) Amidship: 25 in. (.63 m)
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches25
Draft [max] - Detail26.5 in. (0.67 m)
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (.56 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches26.5
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail3,575 lbs. (1,622 kg)
Weight - Detail3,050 lbs. (1,383.48 kg)
Weight - kg1621.59
Weight - kg1383.46
Weight - lbs.3575
Weight - lbs.305
Width [transom] - Detail100 in. (2.54 m) amidship
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 90 in. (2.29 m)
Height - Detail107 in. (2.72 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.72
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches107
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet21.67
Length - Feet2
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 9 in. (7.24 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. (6.85 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in. (6.27 m)
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Inches26
Length overall - Inches247
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.27
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIndmar, Ilmore
Engine makenot available
Engine modelIndmar: MCX 5.7 l 350 CID V-8, 312 hp (230 kW) Indmar: L96 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW) Ilmore: 5.7 l V-8, 325 hp (239 kW) Ilmore: 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW)
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (124.88 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,325 lbs. (1,055 kg)
Maximum capacity1,590 lbs (721 kg)
Maximum people14
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 4 in. (7.42 m) 22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 7 in. (6.88 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 10 in. (6.35 m)
Trailer - Weight1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width100 in. (2.54 m)
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 95 in. (2.41 m) Tandem-axle: 96 in. (2.44 m)