Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-30 2013 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-30 2013 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2005 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 2013 at 23,3 ft versus MasterCraft X-Star 2005 at 22,0 ft. At 47 lbs and 42 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 2005 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 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 2005 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
Model Year2013
Model Year2005
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. (.71 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail4,700 lbs. (2,132 kg)
Weight - Detail4,200 lbs. (1,905.09 kg)
Weight - kg2131.88
Weight - kg1905.09
Weight - lbs.47
Weight - lbs.42
Length - Feet23.33
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in. (7.11 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.78 m)
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches28
Length overall - Inches267
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. (.71 m) Amidship: 32 in. (.81 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 100 in. (2.54 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.78
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. (7.47 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIlmor
Engine makenot available
Engine modelSee Options
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (215.77 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)
Maximum capacity1,770 lbs (803 kg)
Maximum people16
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. (7.62 m) W/Pivot Tongue Folded: 23 ft. 5 in.(7.14 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 106 in. (2.69 m)