Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-15 2012 vs MasterCraft X-15 Switch SS 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-15 2012 vs MasterCraft X-15 Switch SS 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — MasterCraft X-15 2012 at 21,7 ft versus MasterCraft X-15 Switch SS 2007 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-15 2012 tips the scales at 3 575 lbs — 150 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-15 Switch SS 2007 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.
Both boats are rated for 14 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The MasterCraft X-15 2012 and MasterCraft X-15 Switch SS 2007 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
ModelX-15
ModelX-15 Switch SS
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.71 m) transom 32 in. (0.81 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail26.5 in. (0.67 m)
Draft [max] - Detail26.5 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches26.5
Draft [max] - Inches26.5
Weight - Detail3,575 lbs. (1,622 kg)
Weight - Detail3,425 lbs
Weight - kg1621.59
Weight - kg1553.55
Weight - lbs.3575
Weight - lbs.3425
Width [transom] - Detail100 in. (2.54 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
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 - Feet21
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 9 in. (7.24 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Inches26
Length overall - Inches26
Beamnot available
Beam100 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIlmor
Engine makenot available
Engine model5.7 l V-8, 320 hp (239 kW) 6.0 l V-8, 382 hp (285 kW)
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,325 lbs. (1,055 kg)
Maximum capacity2,325 lbs
Maximum people14
Maximum people14
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. 4 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Weight1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,100 lbs
Trailer - Width100 in. (2.54 m)
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in