Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-30 2006 vs MasterCraft X-45 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-30 2006 vs MasterCraft X-45 2013 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 2006 at 22,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-45 2013 at 24,2 ft. At 412 lbs and 505 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 2013 is rated for 18 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-30 2006 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 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-45 2013 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-30 2006 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 Year2006
Model Year2013
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 - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail4,120 lbs
Weight - Detail5,050 lbs. (2,291 kg)
Weight - kg1868.8
Weight - kg2290.64
Weight - lbs.412
Weight - lbs.505
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet24.17
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in. (7.37 m)
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Inches269
Length overall - Inches29
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.59 m) amidship
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail110.5 in. (2.8 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.82
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches110.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail85 gal. (321 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelSee Options
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,275 lbs
Maximum capacity2,928 lbs. (1,328 kg)
Maximum people16
Maximum people18
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allw/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 22 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee