Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-45 2008 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-45 2008 is a modified-V design and the MasterCraft X-Star 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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-45 2008 at 24,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-Star 2013 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-Star 2013 tips the scales at 5 400 lbs - 670 lbs less than the MasterCraft X-45 2008 at 4 730 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 2008 is rated for 18 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-45 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-45 2008 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 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 Year2008
Model Year2013
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 - Detail4,730 lbs.
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,449 kg)
Weight - kg2145.49
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - lbs.4730
Weight - lbs.5400
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]not available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches290
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
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
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 - Gal90
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelSee Options
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,928 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,946 lbs. (883 kg)
Maximum people18
Maximum people14
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 11 in. w/ 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