Wakeboarding MagazineOverview
Think of the MasterCraft X-2 as the little brother to the X-Star, MasterCraft’s premier wake ride. The two boats share an identical seating configuration in their main cabins and, thanks to their pickle-fork bows and standard ZeroFlex towers, they share a similar profile as well. So what’s the big difference? The MasterCraft X-2 manages to do all this in a garage-friendly 20-foot package. That length combined with a relatively narrow 8-foot beam makes the MasterCraft X-2 one of the X-Series’ best crossovers and a great option for multisport families who live on waterways with size restrictions.
FAVORITE FEATURE:
Pickle-fork Bow
MasterCraft’s original pickle-fork design stretches the width of the X-2’s bow — a healthy 73 inches — which helps this 20-foot boat feel much bigger. Plus, the high seat backs on either end create a comfortable lounge no matter which way you’re facing.
SPECS:
- People: 11
- Dry weight: 3,500 lbs.
- Fuel capacity: 45 gal.
- Tower: ZeroFlex Flyer
- Racks: Swivel and clamping*
- Wake shaper: Adjustable wake plate*
TEST MEASUREMENTS:
- Length: 20 ft.
- Width: 8 ft.
- Bow length: 56 in.
- Bow width: 73 in.
- Floor to tower: 82 in.
- Gunwale: 30 in.
- Main lounge: 57 sq. ft.
- Sun pad: 20 sq. ft.
- Platform: 14 sq. ft.
- Ballast: 890 lb. (one 250-lb. bow tank; two 320-lb. center tanks)
ENGINE:
- Standard: MasterCraft RTP-1 5.7L 310 hp
- Cruise: PerfectPass Wakeboard Pro, ZeroOff Wakeboard*
* = Optional
THE WAKES
With the almost 900 pounds of factory ballast, the wakes are rampy and medium-size, with MasterCraft’s classic consistency, perfect for the intermediate rider. And we think this shot of Collin Harrington ripping answers any questions about the X-2’s surf wake.
