Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-7 2010 vs MasterCraft X-Star 2011 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the MasterCraft X-7 2010 and the MasterCraft X-Star 2011 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — MasterCraft X-7 2010 at 19,7 ft versus MasterCraft X-Star 2011 at 22,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft X-Star 2011 tips the scales at 425 lbs — 118 lbs less than the MasterCraft X-7 2010 at 307 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MasterCraft X-Star 2011 is rated for 12 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-7 2010 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-Star 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-Star 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-7 2010 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
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 20 in. Amidship: 22.5 in
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m) transom 32 in. (0.8 m) amidship
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches22.5
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail3,070 lbs
Weight - Detail4,250 lbs. (1,928 kg)
Weight - kg1392.53
Weight - kg1927.77
Weight - lbs.307
Weight - lbs.425
Width [transom] - DetailAmidship: 91 in
Width [transom] - Detail100 in. (2.54 m) amidship
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 29 in
Height - Detail107 in. (2.7 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Meters2.72
Height - Inches29
Height - Inches107
Length - Feet19.67
Length - Feet22.25
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 5 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Detail19.67 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches236.04
Length overall - Inches267
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail53 gal. (200 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIndmar, Ilmore
Engine modelnot 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)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,087 lbs
Maximum capacity1,770 lbs. (803 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 5 in. Swing Away Tongue: 20 ft. 7 in
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 5 in. (7.7 m) 24 ft. (7.3 m) swing away tongue
Trailer - WeightSingle-axle: 860 lbs. Tandem-axle: 1,040 lbs
Trailer - Weight1,240 lbs. (563 kg)
Trailer - WidthSingle-axle: 99 in. Tandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - Widthnot available