Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-2 2013 vs MasterCraft X-30 2013 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft X-2 2013 and the MasterCraft X-30 2013 are deep 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-30 2013 measures 23,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 21,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-2 2013 at 2,0 feet (2013). At 43 lbs and 47 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-30 2013 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-2 2013 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-30 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-30 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 23,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-2 2013 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 Year2013
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.73 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs. (1,950 kg)
Weight - Detail4,700 lbs. (2,132 kg)
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - kg2131.88
Weight - lbs.43
Weight - lbs.47
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.44 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
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 - Feet23.33
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in. (7.11 m)
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches28
Beamnot available
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIlmor
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelSee Options
Engine modelSee Options
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,609 lbs. (730 kg)
Maximum capacity2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people16