Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-55 2009 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-55 2009 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2006 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-55 2009 at 25,0 ft versus MasterCraft X-Star 2006 at 22,0 ft. At 515 lbs and 425 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MasterCraft X-55 2009 is rated for 18 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-Star 2006 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-55 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-55 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-Star 2006 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 Year2009
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 32 in. Amidship: 25 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 30 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail5,150 lbs
Weight - Detail4,250 lbs
Weight - kg2336
Weight - kg1927.77
Weight - lbs.515
Weight - lbs.425
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 102 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches3
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 8 in
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters7.75
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches305
Length overall - Inches267
Beamnot available
Beam100 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail53 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum people18
Maximum people12
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,770 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all31 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over allw/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 24 ft
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,375 lbs
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,240 lbs
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - Widthnot available