Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-2 2013 vs MasterCraft X-35 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee MasterCraft X-2 2013 against a modified vee MasterCraft X-35 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft X-35 2008 measures 23,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 21,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-2 2013 at 2,0 feet (2013). At 43 lbs and 49 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-35 2008 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-35 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-35 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 23,0 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 Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs. (1,950 kg)
Weight - Detail4,900 lbs
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - kg2222.6
Weight - lbs.43
Weight - lbs.49
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 - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 41 in
Height - Meters2.67
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Inches105
Height - Inches41
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches281
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 34 in. Amidship: 27 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches34
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 3 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIlmor
Engine makenot available
Engine modelSee Options
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,609 lbs. (730 kg)
Maximum capacity2,475 lbs. (1,123 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people16
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 0 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 23 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs