Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 vs Mastercraft X55 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 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-Star (2013) 2012 at 24,0 ft versus Mastercraft X55 2013 at 25,0 ft. At 5 400 lbs and 5 500 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.
The Mastercraft X55 2013 tops out at 482 hp. Engine specs for the MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Mastercraft X55 2013 carries 90 gallons versus 74 gallons in the MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012. 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-Star (2013) 2012 is rated for 14 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-Star (2013) 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft X-Star (2013) 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 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-Star (2013)
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,449 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.5400
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail102 in. (2.57 m) amidship
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail107 in. (2.7 m) standard tower to lowest point on keel
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.72
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches107
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet25
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 1 in. (7.95 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches288
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 typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail74 gal. (280 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Fuel tank capacity - Gal90
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIlmor
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMV8 6.0
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower482 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,946 lbs. (883 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people14
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower