2008 MasterCraft X-15,
The MasterCraft X-15 looks like a traditional wakeboard boat now that so many X-Series models have the pickle-fork bow. But in its third model year, the MasterCraft X-15 is pretty state-of-the-art, with the collective mind power of MasterCrafts research and development department (which has its own building at company HQ) creating impressive-sized wakes with only the 650-pound factory ballast system.Hull: MasterCraft engineers and tons of riders liked the results of the MasterCraft X-Star hull, with a wide beam that has a step-in at the transom so the wakes arent too wide. The MasterCraft X-15s design incorporates that similar idea while still using the width to help maintain stability in turns.Ballast: The standard system is a 650-pound rear bag. OK, that sentence probably didnt blow you away, right? Youre thinking, 650? Sounds decent. But our test team was really surprised at how big the wakes were with just that stock ballast. That weight and the running surface work well together.Tower: Of all the towers weve seen, this ZeroFlex design does one of the best jobs at incorporating the wakeboard racks into the overall look, rather than just having them be added on. The swivel racks, standard on the MasterCraft X-15, are the centerpiece of the rear supports and have the pointed profile to go with the towers angles.Highlight feature: The VDIG. Thats MasterCrafts new video display gauge, and it could revolutionize the dash. Seriously, its potential blew us away. Video highlights, ballast diagram, depth map its all good.The wake: We found plenty of meat in these really solid wakes that didnt give at all when we hit them. They were much bigger than we expected with only factory weight. Wakes are steeper than the MasterCraft X-2s but still with plenty of ramp, a small lip, clean peak and cushiony landings.What We Dig-Premium construction from hull to hardware-Snap-in carpet for easy wash-downs-Full wraparound lounge-Sweet upholstery styling accents-Folding platform to get this into the garageSpecsLength w/o platform: 218Beam: 84People: 14Dry weight: 3,575 lb.Ballast: 650 lb. (rear bag)Tower: ZeroFlexRacks: SwivelWake shaper*: Adjustable plateMain lounge: 65 sq. ft.Stereo: Clarion deck, four speakers, satellite-radio readyCooler: 36 qt.Fuel: 45 gal.Trailer*: single/tandem axle*OptionalEngineStandard: Indmar RTP-1 5.7L, 310 hpTest: Indmar MCX 5.7L, 350 hpTest prop: OJ 14.2514.5 four-bladeCruise: PerfectPass
Nominal Length: 21'
Engine Summary:
Engine Model: V-Drive
Fuel Type: unleaded
Hin: MBCNMCL9H70
Stock number: C-23011
