Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-45 2012 vs MasterCraft X-StarSS 2009: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the MasterCraft X-45 2012 and the MasterCraft X-StarSS 2009 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - MasterCraft X-45 2012 at 24,2 ft versus MasterCraft X-StarSS 2009 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-45 2012 tips the scales at 4 950 lbs - 700 lbs more than the MasterCraft X-StarSS 2009 at 4 250 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 2012 is rated for 18 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-StarSS 2009 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-45 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-45 2012 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-StarSS 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2012
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m) transom 32 in. (0.8 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 32 in.
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail4,950 lbs. (2,245 kg)
Weight - Detail4,250 lbs.
Weight - kg2245.28
Weight - kg1927.77
Weight - lbs.4950
Weight - lbs.4250
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.59 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
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 - Feet22
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 5 in.
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in. (7.37 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in.
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches290
Length overall - Inches267
Beamnot available
Beam100 in.
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches100
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIlmor
Engine makenot available
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 modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (341 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail53 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal90
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,928 lbs. (1,328 kg)
Maximum capacity1,770 lbs.
Maximum people18
Maximum people12
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 all25 ft. 5 in. Swing Away Tongue Folded: 24 ft.
Trailer - Weight1,480 lbs. (671 kg)
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,240 lbs.
Trailer - Width100 in. (2.54 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available