Research Mastercraft Boats X-80

~The human race is a contest to go live life large. Which is your personalized invitation to fully immerse yourself in all the boundless joys and wonders of the world. And there’s no more appropriate way to live large on the water than the X-80.


~At 28 feet long and nine feet wide, consider it your own private sanctuary. With everything you need to make the most of your time upon the sunny side of the earth. The X-80 seats 15 comfortably, and offers plenty of storage, options and amenities for all-day excursions.


~Comfort Zone vs. Amplification

And because it has the soul of a MasterCraft, it’s as exciting as it is spacious. Twin, counter-rotating 620-horsepower engines rocket the X-80 across your favorite lake. And the KGB ballast system offers wakeboarders our famously engineered wakes for giant air and cushy landings.
On your mark, get set, go large.
Draft: 2 ft. 5 in.
Beam: 9 ft. 6 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 100
Max load: 2300
Standard features:
7 Things You Need To Know About This Boat

1. The X-80 STS stands for Secondary Turn Screw which is an incredibly fancy way to say this bad boy has the power of twin V-8’s, not only making the X-80 the only 28 footer in the inboard market but the only inboard with twin powerhouses with a maximum horsepower of 800 stallions.
2. The X-80 STS is the only inboard boat to be named Boating magazine’s “Boat of the Year”, which was followed a few years later by a Boating magazine honor when the X-80 STS was named 1 of 5 “New Classics” soon to be desired by all boaters.
3. The X-80 STS is truly a day boat with a 110 gallon fuel tank, entertainment center with sink and ice box, optional refrigerator, head (with optional vacuum flush system) and more than enough space for 15 people.
4. The X-80 STS comes standard with MasterCraft’s newest innovation, the VDIG (Video Digital Gauge) that makes reading fuel, temp, speed, depth, air temp, water temp and ballast information (to name a few) easier and prettier than ever.
5. The X-80 possesses the innovative pickle-fork bow that allows for more seating and also creates space for the standard bow ladder and anchor locker that will encourage you to stop this vessel and relax.
6. The X-80 has the industry’s only 4 tip exhaust system, making the X-80 STS a high octane beast
7. The X-80 is built to entertain but it also comes ready to stow stuff with nearly 80 cubic feet of under seat storage



DSI

Instead of old-school pitot pickups, MasterCraft’s under-hull paddlewheel delivers magnetic signals to accurately measure speed without being affected by random debris or atmospheric pressure.



UNDERWATER GEAR

Technology has improved even the most traditional underwater gear, holding design specifications within a .005-inch tolerance for superior performance.



IN-TANK FUEL PUMP

Designed by MasterCraft to maximize fuel efficiency, reduce vapor lock and safeguard boaters, our exclusive in-tank fuel pump pushes fuel to the engine, rather than pulling it.



SPLINE SHAFT

To minimize vibration and prop slippage, our shaft and coupler use a fitted tongue-and-groove design, which requires fewer parts and tools, making maintenance quick and easy



HAND-LAID FIBERGLASS

Our hand-laid and hand-rolled fiberglass method—standard since 1983—ensures that each boat receives a calculated lamination schedule in high-stress areas, built to withstand not just years of boating, but decades.



MUFFLER

Don’t worry about keeping sound down in a MasterCraft. Unlike our competitors, we install noise-reducing fiberglass mufflers on every boat we offer.



NON-CORROSIVE HARDWARE

Stainless steel bolts, nuts, screws, washers, clamps, staples, and insert nuts protect every boat’s beauty, integrity, and longevity against the harsh elements of water.



GAUGES

Electromechanical Borg Warner instrumentation is driven by proprietary software to read streaming data impulses and deliver unrivaled accuracy.



MASTERVIEW BOLSTER SEAT

Don’t get caught short in a seat that doesn’t elevate. Move the comfortable bolster seat into place to boost the driver an additional four inches higher.



SWIVEL BOARD RACKS

Easily clamp your boards into place for increased stow-away space and swivel your equipment 180° into the boat for boathouse storage (standard on all X-Series boats except the X-1 and X-2).



MULTIPORT EFI

An option for most, our standard electronic fuel injection system increases fuel economy and high-output engine performance, surpassing the archaic yet standard carbureted engines used by the competition.



SKI PYLON

We pull no punches with our pylons. Each is constructed of solid aluminum, anodized to prevent wear and then through-bolted into steel plates eight to 16 times to sustain merciless torque. It’s topped off with a WearGuard nylon inset to prevent rope chafe.



JL AUDIO SYSTEM

Have a blast aboard a MasterCraft, with the JL Audio interior and tower speakers, designed exclusively for MasterCraft. Controlled by a premium Clarion head unit, our standard sound optimizes sound clarity inside and out.



TEAK BOARDING PLATFORM

Big is beautiful: MasterCraft’s oversized teak boarding platform is the perfect place for putting on equipment, teaching young ones how to ski, or getting back on board.



AUTOMATIC BILGE SYSTEM

Forgot to hit the auto bilge switch? Don’t worry. MasterCraft does it for you with a bilge system that automatically senses bilge water level and empties it.



LCD DISPLAY

LCD displays depth, hour meter, clock, water temperature, and alarm messages clearly and accurately so you can monitor your MasterCraft’s optimum performance.



DIGITAL THROTTLE CONTROL

Digital Throttle Control (DTC) operates at the speed of light and without the bulkiness of cables: the throttle “talks” electronically to the engine, allowing for a tow-sport-specific “cruise control.”



38 OZ. VINYL

Your upholstery should look as good as your boat. Premium-grade vinyl with UV protection, mildew resistors, and stain-resistant treatment maintains its shape and color for years.



BALLAST SYSTEM

Rotocast tanks positioned above and beneath the floor utilize their own industrial-sized pumps to quickly ingest up to 1,000 lbs of water weight in under five minutes (Standard on entire X-Series line of boats).



STEERING WHEEL

Even with an element as basic as a steering wheel, MasterCraft makes you look good on the water. With our four-spoke, vinyl-wrapped, polished aluminum steering wheel, (standard on most models) you’ll make all the turns in style.