Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-55 2013 vs Mastercraft XT22T 2018: Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-55 2013 vs Mastercraft XT22T 2018 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 2013 measures 25,4 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Mastercraft XT22T 2018 at 21,1 feet (2018). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-55 2013 tips the scales at 5 550 lbs - 275 lbs more than the Mastercraft XT22T 2018 at 5 275 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 XT22T 2018 tops out at 350 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 75 gallons in the Mastercraft XT22T 2018. 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 XT22T 2018 caps at 6. 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 XT22T 2018 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 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] - Detail30.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters9.14
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches360
Weight - Detail5,550 lbs. (2,517 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2517.44
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.5550
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 - Inches110
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet25.42
Length - Feet21.1
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 5 in. (7.75 m)
Length overall - Detail21.10 ft
Length overall - Meters7.75
Length overall - Meters6.43
Length overall - Inches305
Length overall - Inches253
Beamnot available
Beam102.00 ft
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters31.09
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches1224
Displacementnot available
Displacement5275.00 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 modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail85 gal. (321 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people18
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailerablenot available
TrailerableYes
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower