Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-55 2012 vs MasterCraft X-Star SS 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-55 2012 vs MasterCraft X-Star SS 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The MasterCraft X-55 2012 measures 25,4 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 3,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-Star SS 2007 at 22,0 feet (2007). 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 2012 is rated for 18 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-Star SS 2007 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-55 2012 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-Star SS 2007 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 Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m) transom 25 in. (0.6 m) amidship
Depth - DetailTransom: 30 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 materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIlmor
Engine makenot available
Engine model6.0 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 - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg)
Maximum capacity1,770 lbs
Maximum people18
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all31 ft. 2 in. (9.5 m)
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 5 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 24 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Weight1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,240 lbs
Trailer - Width100 in. (2.54 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available