Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-30 Slider 2007 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-30 Slider 2007 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2011 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-30 Slider 2007 at 22,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-Star 2011 at 22,3 ft. At 412 lbs and 425 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 Slider 2007 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-Star 2011 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-30 Slider 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-30 Slider 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-Star 2011 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-30 Slider
ModelX-Star
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 26 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m) transom 32 in. (0.8 m) amidship
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail4,120 lbs
Weight - Detail4,250 lbs. (1,928 kg)
Weight - kg1868.8
Weight - kg1927.77
Weight - lbs.412
Weight - lbs.425
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet22.25
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 5 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches269
Length overall - Inches267
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail100 in. (2.54 m) amidship
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail107 in. (2.7 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.72
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches107
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail53 gal. (200 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIndmar, Ilmore
Engine modelnot 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) Indmar: LSA 6.2 l V-8, 537 hp (395 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)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,275 lbs
Maximum capacity1,770 lbs. (803 kg)
Maximum people16
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 8 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 5 in. (7.7 m) 24 ft. (7.3 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - Weight1,240 lbs. (563 kg)
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee