Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-15 2012 vs MasterCraft X-2 SS 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-15 2012 vs MasterCraft X-2 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft X-15 2012 measures 21,7 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 19,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-2 SS 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-15 2012 tips the scales at 3 575 lbs — 3 240 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-2 SS 2007 at 335 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 2012 is rated for 14 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-2 SS 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-15 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-15 2012 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 SS 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.71 m) transom 32 in. (0.81 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 27.5 in. Amidship: 26.5 in
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches27.5
Draft [max] - Detail26.5 in. (0.67 m)
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches26.5
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail3,575 lbs. (1,622 kg)
Weight - Detail3,350 lbs
Weight - kg1621.59
Weight - kg1519.53
Weight - lbs.3575
Weight - lbs.335
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 - Feet2
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 9 in. (7.24 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches26
Length overall - Inches24
Beamnot available
Beam96 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
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 capacitynot available
Maximum people14
Maximum peoplenot available
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. 6 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 9 in
Trailer - Weight1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 935 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,100 lbs
Trailer - Width100 in. (2.54 m)
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. Tandem-axle: 100 in