Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-30 2013 vs MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee MasterCraft X-30 2013 against a modified vee MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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-30 2013 at 23,3 ft versus MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 at 24,0 ft. At 47 lbs and 54 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 2013 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-30 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-30 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 23,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
ModelX-3
ModelX-Star (2013)
Model Year2013
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.73 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail4,700 lbs. (2,132 kg)
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,449 kg)
Weight - kg2131.88
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - lbs.47
Weight - lbs.54
Length - Feet23.33
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in. (7.11 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches28
Length overall - Inches288
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.57 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
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 1 in. (7.95 m)
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 - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail74 gal. (280 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)
Maximum capacity1,946 lbs. (883 kg)
Maximum people16
Maximum people14