Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-55 2013 vs Mastercraft X55 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-55 2013 vs Mastercraft X55 2013 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 2013 at 25,4 ft versus Mastercraft X55 2013 at 25,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Mastercraft X55 2013 tips the scales at 5 500 lbs — 4 945 lbs less than the MasterCraft X-55 2013 at 555 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.
The Mastercraft X55 2013 tops out at 482 hp. Engine specs for the MasterCraft X-55 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the MasterCraft X-55 2013 carries 85 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Mastercraft X55 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MasterCraft X-55 2013 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Mastercraft X55 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-55 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-55 2013 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 X55 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
Makenot available
ModelX-55
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail5,550 lbs. (2,517 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2517.44
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.555
Weight - lbs.not available
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 - Feet25
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 5 in. (7.75 m)
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.75
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches305
Length overall - Inches300
Beamnot available
Beam8.60 ft
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches103
Displacementnot available
Displacement5500.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIlmor
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelSee Options
Engine modelMV8 6
Fuel tank capacity - Detail85 gal. (321 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower482 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people18
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower