Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-30 SS 2008 vs MasterCraft X-45SS 2009 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft X-30 SS 2008 and the MasterCraft X-45SS 2009 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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-30 SS 2008 at 22,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-45SS 2009 at 24,0 ft. At 412 lbs and 495 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-45SS 2009 is rated for 18 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-30 SS 2008 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-45SS 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-45SS 2009 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-30 SS 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
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 - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail4,120 lbs
Weight - Detail4,950 lbs
Weight - kg1868.8
Weight - kg2245.28
Weight - lbs.412
Weight - lbs.495
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches2
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Inches269
Length overall - Inches29
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 102 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 8 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 11 in. Swing Away Tongue: 24 ft. 3 in
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,480 lbs
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,928 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people18