MasterCraft X-45 2011 vs MasterCraft X-80 2010 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat - the MasterCraft X-45 2011 or the MasterCraft X-80 2010?

The MasterCraft X-80 2010 is the longer of the two at 28,3 feet overall. The MasterCraft X-45 2011 comes in at 24,2 feet, making it roughly 4,1 ft shorter - a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer - the MasterCraft X-45 2011 or the MasterCraft X-80 2010?

For trailering, the MasterCraft X-45 2011 has the edge at 4 950 lbs dry weight versus 6 420 lbs for the MasterCraft X-80 2010. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The MasterCraft X-45 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 18 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-80 2010 is certified for 8. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing - on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank - the MasterCraft X-45 2011 or the MasterCraft X-80 2010?

The MasterCraft X-80 2010 has the bigger tank at 100 gallons, versus 90 gallons on the MasterCraft X-45 2011. That 10-gallon difference translates to roughly 30–50 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the MasterCraft X-45 2011 and MasterCraft X-80 2010 from the same manufacturer?

Yes - both the MasterCraft X-45 2011 and the MasterCraft X-80 2010 are built by MasterCraft. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

MasterCraft X-45 2011 vs MasterCraft X-80 2010

MasterCraft

MasterCraft X-45 2011

2011

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MasterCraft X-80 2010

2010

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

MasterCraft X-45 2011 vs MasterCraft X-80 2010: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?

Both the MasterCraft X-45 2011 and the MasterCraft X-80 2010 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?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft X-80 2010 measures 28,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-45 2011 at 24,2 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-80 2010 tips the scales at 6 420 lbs - 1 470 lbs less than the MasterCraft X-45 2011 at 4 950 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 2011 is rated for 18 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-80 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-45 2011 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-45 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 18 passengers and at 24,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-80 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeMasterCraft

ModelX-45

ModelX-80

Model Year2011

Model Year2010

Measurements / Dimensions

Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m) transom 32 in. (0.8 m) amidship

Depth - DetailTransom: 34 in. Amidship: 37 in.

Depth - Centimeters81.28

Depth - Centimeters93.98

Depth - Inches32

Depth - Inches37

Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)

Draft [max] - Detail29 in.

Draft [max] - Meters0.71

Draft [max] - Meters0.74

Draft [max] - Inches28

Draft [max] - Inches29

Weight - Detail4,950 lbs. (2,245 kg)

Weight - Detail6,420 lbs.

Weight - kg2245.28

Weight - kg2912.06

Weight - lbs.4950

Weight - lbs.6420

Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.59 m) amidship

Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 9 ft. 6 in.

Height - Detail110.5 in. (2.8 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel

Height - Detailnot available

Height - Meters2.82

Height - Metersnot available

Height - Inches110.5

Height - Inchesnot available

Length - Feet24.17

Length - Feet28.25

Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)

Length [over all with swim platform]not available

Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in. (7.37 m)

Length overall - Detail28.25 ft.

Length overall - Meters7.37

Length overall - Meters8.61

Length overall - Inches290

Length overall - Inches339

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

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 - Detail90 gal. (341 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal.

Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69

Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54

Fuel tank capacity - Gal90

Fuel tank capacity - Gal100

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeInboard

Operational Info

Maximum capacity2,928 lbs. (1,328 kg)

Maximum capacityYacht Certified - No Capacity

Maximum people18

Maximum peoplenot available

Trailer Info

Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 11 in. (8.2 m) 24 ft. 3 in. (7.4 m) swing away tongue

Trailer - Length over allnot available

Trailer - Weight1,480 lbs. (671 kg)

Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,180 lbs.

Trailer - Width100 in. (2.54 m)

Trailer - Widthnot available

MasterCraft X-45 2011 vs MasterCraft X-80 2010 - Common Questions

Which is the larger boat - the MasterCraft X-45 2011 or the MasterCraft X-80 2010?

The MasterCraft X-80 2010 is the longer of the two at 28,3 feet overall. The MasterCraft X-45 2011 comes in at 24,2 feet, making it roughly 4,1 ft shorter - a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer - the MasterCraft X-45 2011 or the MasterCraft X-80 2010?

For trailering, the MasterCraft X-45 2011 has the edge at 4 950 lbs dry weight versus 6 420 lbs for the MasterCraft X-80 2010. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

How many people can each boat hold?

The MasterCraft X-45 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 18 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-80 2010 is certified for 8. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing - on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank - the MasterCraft X-45 2011 or the MasterCraft X-80 2010?

The MasterCraft X-80 2010 has the bigger tank at 100 gallons, versus 90 gallons on the MasterCraft X-45 2011. That 10-gallon difference translates to roughly 30–50 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the MasterCraft X-45 2011 and MasterCraft X-80 2010 from the same manufacturer?

Yes - both the MasterCraft X-45 2011 and the MasterCraft X-80 2010 are built by MasterCraft. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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