Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-2 2005 vs MasterCraft X-7 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-2 2005 vs MasterCraft X-7 2011 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-7 2011 measures 19,7 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 17,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-2 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). At 305 lbs and 307 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MasterCraft X-2 2005 is rated for 11 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-7 2011 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-2 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-2 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-7 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 23.5 in. (.60 m) Amidship: 25 in. (.63 m)
Depth - Detail20 in. (0.5 m) transom 22.5 in. (0.57 m) amidship
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inches22.5
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (.56 m)
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail3,050 lbs. (1,383.48 kg)
Weight - Detail3,070 lbs. (1,393 kg)
Weight - kg1383.46
Weight - kg1392.53
Weight - lbs.305
Weight - lbs.307
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 90 in. (2.29 m)
Width [transom] - Detail91 in. (2.3 m) amidship
Length - Meters6.27
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet19.67
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. (6.85 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in. (6.27 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches247
Length overall - Inches236
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail29 in. (0.7 m) tow bar height to waterline
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches29
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (124.88 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIndmar, Ilmore
Engine modelnot 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)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,590 lbs (721 kg)
Maximum capacity1,087 lbs. (493 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 7 in. (6.88 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 20 ft. 10 in. (6.35 m)
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 5 in. (6.8 m) 20 ft. 7 in. (6.3 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 95 in. (2.41 m) Tandem-axle: 96 in. (2.44 m)
Trailer - Width99 in. (2.5 m) single axle 100 in. (2.54 m) tandem axle
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight860 lbs. (390 kg) single axle 1,040 lbs. (472 kg) tandem axle
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee