Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-80 2005 vs MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-80 2005 vs MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 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-80 2005 measures 28,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 at 24,0 feet (2012). At 52 lbs and 54 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-80 2005 is rated for 15 passengers, while the MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft X-80 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-80 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
ModelX-8
ModelX-Star (2013)
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Depth - DetailTransom: 34 in. (.86 m) Amidship: 37 in. (.94 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches37
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (.74 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail5,200 lbs. (2,358.68 kg)
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,449 kg)
Weight - kg2358.68
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - lbs.52
Weight - lbs.54
Width [transom] - DetailWidth amidship: 9 ft. 6 in. (2.90 m)
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.57 m) amidship
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 3 in. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Meters8.61
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches339
Length overall - Inches288
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail107 in. (2.7 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.72
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches107
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 1 in. (7.95 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail88 gal. (333.12 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail74 gal. (280 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters333.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal88
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs (1,043 kg)
Maximum capacity1,946 lbs. (883 kg)
Maximum people15
Maximum people14
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all34 ft. 3 in. (10.44 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 9 ft. 6 in. (2.90 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee