Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-2 2011 vs MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft X-2 2011 and the MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 measures 24,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 22,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-2 2011 at 2,0 feet (2011). At 35 lbs and 54 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-Star (2013) 2012 is rated for 14 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-2 2011 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-2 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
ModelX-2
ModelX-Star (2013)
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m) transom 26.5 in. (0.67 m) amidship
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs. (1,588 kg)
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,449 kg)
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - lbs.35
Weight - lbs.54
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.57 m) amidship
Height - Detail105 in. (2.67 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Detail107 in. (2.7 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Meters2.67
Height - Meters2.72
Height - Inches105
Height - Inches107
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet24
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 1 in. (6.73 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 1 in. (7.95 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches288
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 - Detail74 gal. (280 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,609 lbs. (730 kg)
Maximum capacity1,946 lbs. (883 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people14
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m) 20 ft. 9 in. (6.3 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight935 lbs. (424 kg) single axle 1,100 lbs. (499 kg) tandem axle
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width99 in. (2.5 m) single axle 100 in. (2.54 m) tandem axle
Trailer - Widthnot available