Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-15 2011 vs MasterCraft X-30 2010 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft X-15 2011 and the MasterCraft X-30 2010 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 2011 at 21,7 ft versus MasterCraft X-30 2010 at 22,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-15 2011 tips the scales at 3 575 lbs — 3 163 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-30 2010 at 412 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-30 2010 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-15 2011 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-30 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-30 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 22,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-15 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2011
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.71 m) transom 32 in. (0.81 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 26 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail26.5 in. (0.67 m)
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Inches26.5
Draft [max] - Inches26
Weight - Detail3,575 lbs. (1,622 kg)
Weight - Detail4,120 lbs
Weight - kg1621.59
Weight - kg1868.8
Weight - lbs.3575
Weight - lbs.412
Width [transom] - Detail100 in. (2.54 m) amidship
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 102 in
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 - Feet22.42
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 9 in. (7.24 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Detail22.42 ft
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Inches26
Length overall - Inches269.04
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
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 - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,325 lbs. (1,055 kg)
Maximum capacity2,475 lbs
Maximum people14
Maximum people16
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 all24 ft. 8 in. Swing Away Tongue: 22 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Weight1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - Width100 in. (2.54 m)
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in