Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-35 2011 vs MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the MasterCraft X-35 2011 and the MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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-35 2011 at 23,4 ft versus MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 tips the scales at 5 400 lbs - 500 lbs less than the MasterCraft X-35 2011 at 4 900 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MasterCraft X-35 2011 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-35 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-35 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 16 passengers and at 23,4 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-35
ModelX-Star (2013)
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.86 m) transom 27 in. (0.69 m) amidship
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail4,900 lbs. (2,223 kg)
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,449 kg)
Weight - kg2222.6
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - lbs.4900
Weight - lbs.5400
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.59 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.57 m) amidship
Height - Detail113 in. (2.87 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel 41 in. tow bar height to waterline
Height - Detail107 in. (2.7 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Meters2.87
Height - Meters2.72
Height - Inches113
Height - Inches107
Length - Feet23.42
Length - Feet24
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 1 in. (7.654 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 1 in. (7.95 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in. (7.14 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches281
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIndmar, Ilmore
Engine makenot available
Engine modelIndmar: MCX 5.7 l 350 CID V-8, 312 hp (230 kW) Indmar: L96 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW) Indmar: LSA 6.2 l V-8, 537 hp (395 kW) Ilmore: 5.7 l V-8, 325 hp (239 kW) Ilmore: 6.0 l V-8, 386 hp (284 kW) Ilmore: 6.2 l V-8, 436 hp (321 kW)
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 - Gal60
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs. (1,089 kg)
Maximum capacity1,946 lbs. (883 kg)
Maximum people16
Maximum people14
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. (7.9 m) 23 ft. 6 in. (7.16 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight1,250 lbs. (567 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available