Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-45 2006 vs MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-45 2006 vs MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 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-45 2006 at 24,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-45 2006 tips the scales at 495 lbs — 441 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 at 54 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-45 2006 is rated for 18 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-45 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-45 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 24,0 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-45
ModelX-Star (2013)
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 19 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail4,950 lbs
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,449 kg)
Weight - kg2245.28
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - lbs.495
Weight - lbs.54
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 3 in
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 1 in. (7.95 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches29
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
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail74 gal. (280 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,928 lbs
Maximum capacity1,946 lbs. (883 kg)
Maximum people18
Maximum people14
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allw/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 24 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,480 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee