Mastercraft X Star

valhalla · Newbie Joined: 02 Aug 2008 Posts: 18 City: Brighton

After much consideration. I/O vs. Inboard and the 100s of boats available I think I have decided on a 1999 Mastercraft X Star. It has ballast tanks (not sure of total weight), new 325 Indimar Engine and transmission (installed by reputable dealer), tower with racks, new covers, stereo, etc. Asking price is $23,900. Canadian.
I really like the idea of a brand new engine. Is this a boat I will only want to upgrade or will it be good for beginners who think they are pros. haha

Thanks for any input

Glenn

Brit Rider · Posted: Mar 24, 2009 1:01 pm Post subject:

Great boat for beginners all the way uptot he best of the best. The older X star hull (now the X1, originally the 205v, then the X2) is one of the all time greats.

My only concern would be why it needed a new engine.... Question

valhalla · Newbie Joined: 02 Aug 2008 Posts: 18 City: Brighton

They said the previous owner did not winterize it, stored it outside, and we are in Canada. Thats what they told me anyways.

Brit Rider · Posted: Mar 24, 2009 4:18 pm Post subject:

valhalla, Sounds reasonable to me. When considering the cost of a new engine, the overall price of th eboat becomes somewhat of a steal.

If its all in good shape, and that engines got some warranty on it. I'd certainly consider it.

bjackson · Criminal Joined: 02 May 2005 Posts: 70 City: Connecticut

great find man, enjoy that hull its a classic!

johnsvt · Criminal Joined: 19 Oct 2006 Posts: 56

Great boat and one of the best wakes ever.

5280Hawk · Criminal Joined: 22 Sep 2008 Posts: 90 City: Denver, CO

Congrats! I can't wait to get mine! Post some pics!

Paul W · Newbie Joined: 12 Jun 2007 Posts: 36 City: Lake Zurich

Those have great wakes and the new engine would be a major plus. Those engines cant be cheap????

wakebored · Posted: Mar 31, 2009 11:43 am Post subject:

valhalla, That is a great boat for any rider. That is why the hull is still around. It has had many names but the 205v hull is the main thing. Throw in some extra ballast to really beef up the wake and you will have many years of good times behind it.

lilipad · Newbie Joined: 19 Apr 2009 Posts: 7 City: Uxbridge

Why didn't you buy the 1999 xstar? Did you take it for a test drive?

Zach2orJack · Soul Rider Joined: 14 Aug 2008 Posts: 255 City: Haleyville

There are several SANTEs in Canada for around 24-26k that are newer. Check onlyinboards.com There is a dealership up there selling them cheap. The X-Star is a good choice but I would shop around a little more first and test drive a few.