Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-2 SS 2008 vs MasterCraft X-7 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-2 SS 2008 vs MasterCraft X-7 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - MasterCraft X-2 SS 2008 at 20,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-7 2005 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-2 SS 2008 tips the scales at 3 350 lbs - 550 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-7 2005 at 2 800 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 6 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-2 SS 2008 and MasterCraft X-7 2005 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
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in.
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 27.5 in. Amidship: 26.5 in.
Depth - DetailTransom: 20 in. (.51 m) Amidship: 23.5 in. (.57 m)
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inches27.5
Depth - Inches23.5
Draft [max] - Detail27 in.
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (.56 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail3,350 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs. (1,270.06 kg)
Weight - kg1519.53
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - lbs.3350
Weight - lbs.2800
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet19
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 1 in.
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. (6.55 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (5.99 m)
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches236
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 91 in. (2.31 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.99
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (105.96 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 9 in.
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 10 in. (6.96 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 21 ft. 1 in. (6.43 m)
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 935 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,100 lbs.
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. Tandem-axle: 100 in.
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. (2.51 m) Tandem-axle: 100 in. (2.54 m)
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity900 lbs (408 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6