Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-2 2012 vs MasterCraft X-80 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-2 2012 vs MasterCraft X-80 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft X-80 2005 measures 28,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 26,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-2 2012 at 2,0 feet (2012). At 35 lbs and 52 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-80 2005 is rated for 15 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-2 2012 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-80 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-80 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-2 2012 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
Model Year2012
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m) transom 26.5 in. (0.67 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 34 in. (.86 m) Amidship: 37 in. (.94 m)
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inches37
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (.74 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs. (1,588 kg)
Weight - Detail5,200 lbs. (2,358.68 kg)
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - kg2358.68
Weight - lbs.35
Weight - lbs.52
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m) amidship
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 9 ft. 6 in. (2.90 m)
Height - Detail105 in. (2.67 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.67
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches105
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet28
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 1 in. (6.73 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 3 in. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters8.61
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches339
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
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 - Detail88 gal. (333.12 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters333.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal88
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,609 lbs. (730 kg)
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs (1,043 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people15
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 all34 ft. 3 in. (10.44 m)
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 - WidthTandem-axle: 9 ft. 6 in. (2.90 m)