Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-25 2011 vs MasterCraft X-45 2010: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the MasterCraft X-25 2011 and the MasterCraft X-45 2010 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - MasterCraft X-25 2011 at 21,5 ft versus MasterCraft X-45 2010 at 24,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-45 2010 tips the scales at 4 950 lbs - 580 lbs less than the MasterCraft X-25 2011 at 4 370 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MasterCraft X-45 2010 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 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-45 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 18 passengers and at 24,2 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
Model Year2011
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.84 m) transom 32 in. (0.81 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 32 in.
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches32
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 - Detail4,950 lbs.
Weight - kg1982.2
Weight - kg2245.28
Weight - lbs.4370
Weight - lbs.4950
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.59 m) amidship
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 102 in.
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 - Feet24.17
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 - Detail24.17 ft.
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches290.04
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) 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 - Gal90
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. Swing Away Tongue: 24 ft. 3 in.
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,480 lbs.
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in.