Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-55 2011 vs MasterCraft X-StarSS 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft X-55 2011 and the MasterCraft X-StarSS 2009 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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-55 2011 measures 25,4 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 3,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-StarSS 2009 at 22,0 feet (2009). 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 2011 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-55 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-55 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 25,4 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 Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m) transom 25 in. (0.6 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 32 in
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail5,150 lbs. (2,336 kg)
Weight - Detail4,250 lbs
Weight - kg2336
Weight - kg1927.77
Weight - lbs.515
Weight - lbs.425
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.59 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail110 in. (2.8 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.79
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches11
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet25.42
Length - Feet22
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 8 in. (8.4 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 5 in. (7.75 m)
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
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
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 - Detail53 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
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. (9.5 m)
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 5 in. Swing Away Tongue Folded: 24 ft
Trailer - Weight1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,240 lbs
Trailer - Width100 in. (2.54 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available