Research Mastercraft Boats X-45

~MasterCraft has built our reputation on great pulls. And speaking of reputation and sway and pull, the X-45 is like your own personal publicity agent. Sure, most boats can attract a crowd, but the X-45 invites the right kind of throng. First, because it delivers our trademark MasterCraft performance while comfortably seating 18. And second, because the X-45 can dish it out no matter how you and the other sports fans want to spend your day.


~Ski, cruise, wake surf, swim, wake skate, float, tube, wakeboard, party. This is the only boat in its class able to perform all with exhilarating skill. In addition, no other boat can compare to the X-45’s combination of agility, comfort, spaciousness, amenities, KGB ballast system, storage and optional equipment.


~The X-45. In other words, how to win friends and influence people.
Draft: 2 ft. 4 in.
Beam: 8 ft. 6 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 90
Standard features:
7 Things You Need To Know About This Boat

1. The X-45, a true family boat, is the most spacious 24 footer on the inboard market with its pickle-fork bow and huge wraparound seating creating enough room for 18 people, an offering unmatched by the competition due to their much smaller bows.
2. The X-45 rides like many of its larger I/O counterparts thanks to its modified deep vee stepped hull which gives it a smooth ride in all typical water conditions
3. The X-45 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.
4. The X-45 pickle-fork bow not allows for more seating but it creates space for the standard bow ladder and anchor locker that will make your day on the lake even more relaxing
5. The X-45 has a walk-thru transom that gives arrivals from the boarding platform a place to walk as the re-enter the “main cabin”
6. The X-45 comes with an unprecedented 127 cubic feet of storage with huge amounts of storage in the bow, cockpit and stern of the boat
7. The X-45 comes standard with oversized boarding platform, tower, rotating board racks and hard triple tank ballast system that will gulp down 1000 lbs of USDA water, making this boat a terrific wakeboard and wakesurf boat



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.