Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-30 2008 vs Mastercraft X35 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-30 2008 vs Mastercraft X35 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.
The Mastercraft X35 2011 tops out at 400 hp. Engine specs for the MasterCraft X-30 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the MasterCraft X-30 2008 carries 65 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Mastercraft X35 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MasterCraft X-30 2008 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Mastercraft X35 2011 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-30 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-30 2008 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 X35 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
Makenot available
ModelX-3
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches103
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] - Detail2.40 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.73
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail4,120 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1868.8
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.412
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet23.6
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 - Detail23.60 ft
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Meters7.19
Length overall - Inches269
Length overall - Inches283
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower400 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,275 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people16
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 8 in. w/ 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