MasterCraft X-25 2013 boat specs
MasterCraft
MasterCraft X-25 2013
2013
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MasterCraft X-Star SS 2008 boat specs
MasterCraft
MasterCraft X-Star SS 2008
2008
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MasterCraft X-25 2013 vs MasterCraft X-Star SS 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat

The MasterCraft X-25 2013 is a deep-V design and the MasterCraft X-Star SS 2008 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - MasterCraft X-25 2013 at 21,5 ft versus MasterCraft X-Star SS 2008 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-25 2013 tips the scales at 4 570 lbs - 320 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-Star SS 2008 at 4 250 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-25 2013 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-Star SS 2008 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-25 2013 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-25 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 16 passengers and at 21,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-Star SS 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
ModelX-25
ModelX-Star SS
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
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 - Detail4,570 lbs. (2,073 kg)
Weight - Detail4,250 lbs.
Weight - kg2072.92
Weight - kg1927.77
Weight - lbs.4570
Weight - lbs.4250
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 - Feet22
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.58 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in.
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches267
Beamnot available
Beam100 in.
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches100
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 30 in. Amidship: 32 in.
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 5 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 - Detail53 gal. (200 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail53 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,440 lbs. (1,107 kg)
Maximum capacity1,770 lbs.
Maximum people16
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 5 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 24 ft. 0 in.
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,240 lbs.

MasterCraft X-25 2013 vs MasterCraft X-Star SS 2008 - Common Questions

Which is the larger boat - the MasterCraft X-25 2013 or the MasterCraft X-Star SS 2008?
The MasterCraft X-Star SS 2008 is the longer of the two at 22,0 feet overall. The MasterCraft X-25 2013 comes in at 21,5 feet, making it roughly 0,5 ft shorter - a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer - the MasterCraft X-25 2013 or the MasterCraft X-Star SS 2008?
For trailering, the MasterCraft X-Star SS 2008 has the edge at 4 250 lbs dry weight versus 4 570 lbs for the MasterCraft X-25 2013. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The MasterCraft X-25 2013 is Coast Guard rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-Star SS 2008 is certified for 12. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing - on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
How do the fuel tanks compare on the MasterCraft X-25 2013 and MasterCraft X-Star SS 2008?
Both boats carry similar fuel loads - 53 gallons and 53 gallons respectively. Range will depend heavily on motor choice, throttle usage, and whether you're on flat lake water or coastal chop.
Are the MasterCraft X-25 2013 and MasterCraft X-Star SS 2008 from the same manufacturer?
Yes - both the MasterCraft X-25 2013 and the MasterCraft X-Star SS 2008 are built by MasterCraft. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.