Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-35 2012 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee MasterCraft X-35 2012 against a deep vee MasterCraft X-Star 2013 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-35 2012 at 23,4 ft versus MasterCraft X-Star 2013 at 24,0 ft. At 49 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-35 2012 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-Star 2013 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-35 2012 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 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
Model Year2012
Model Year2013
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.49
Weight - lbs.54
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]not available
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 typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIlmor
Engine makeIlmor
Engine model5.7 l V-8, 320 hp (239 kW) 6.0 l V-8, 382 hp (285 kW) 6.2 l V-8, 430 hp (321 kW) 7.4 l V-8, 523 hp (390 kW)
Engine modelSee Options
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 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