Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-25 2011 vs MasterCraft X-45 Switch SS 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-25 2011 vs MasterCraft X-45 Switch SS 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — MasterCraft X-25 2011 at 21,5 ft versus MasterCraft X-45 Switch SS 2007 at 24,0 ft. At 437 lbs and 473 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-45 Switch SS 2007 is rated for 18 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-25 2011 caps at 16. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-45 Switch SS 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-45 Switch SS 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-25 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 16 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
ModelX-25
ModelX-45 Switch SS
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.84 m) transom 32 in. (0.81 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 19 in
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches28
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail4,370 lbs. (1,982 kg)
Weight - Detail4,730 lbs
Weight - kg1982.2
Weight - kg2145.49
Weight - lbs.437
Weight - lbs.473
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.59 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail106.5 in. (2.7 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.72
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches106.5
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet21.5
Length - Feet24
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in. (7.18 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.58 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches29
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
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) Ilmore: 6.2 l V-8, 436 hp (321 kW)
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail53 gal. (200 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,440 lbs. (1,107 kg)
Maximum capacity2,928 lbs
Maximum people16
Maximum people18
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 11 in. (8.20 m)
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 11 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 24 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,480 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in