Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-45 2008 vs Mastercraft Xstar 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-45 2008 vs Mastercraft Xstar 2013 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.
The Mastercraft Xstar 2013 tops out at 522 hp. Engine specs for the MasterCraft X-45 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Mastercraft Xstar 2013 carries 74 gallons versus 9 gallons in the MasterCraft X-45 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 Xstar 2013 caps at 7. 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 Xstar 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
Makenot available
ModelX-45
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
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] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,730 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2145.49
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.473
Weight - lbs.not available
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 - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches29
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine model7.4
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower522 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,928 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people18
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
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