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BOAT REVIEW
Nicknamed the “X-Star’s little brother,” the MasterCraft X-2 carries the MasterCraft flagship’s DNA into a versatile 20-foot platform that will fit into most standard garages. This agile rig, which comes with a standard wake plate, is a great option for families in search of user-friendly wakes that can be tuned down for slalom skiing, or tweaked for surfing. With an 8-foot beam and pickle fork bow, the MasterCraft X-2 offers more room than most wakeboard boats in its class.

INSIDE THE BOAT
Anchored by the versatile VDIG (Video Digital Gauge) control module, which comes standard, the MasterCraft X-2 helm will spoil drivers with billet accents, a vinyl-wrapped wheel and outstanding ergonomics. The wraparound lounge is noteworthy, too, offering 76 cu. ft. of storage – impressive for a 20-footer.

BEHIND THE BOAT
You won’t believe this 20-foot wakeboard boat can produce the swells it does with just the stock ballast, but somehow it manages to carve a beautifully shaped wake with good size. For water-sports enthusiasts who enjoy a smooth open-water slalom run, the wake for skiing is fairly jolt-free.

SPECS
Dry Weight: 3,500 lb.
Standard Engine: MasterCraft Power Vortec RTP-1 5.7L, 310 hp
Storage: 76 cu. ft.
Passengers: 11
Load Cap.: 1,609 lb.
Fuel Cap.: 45 gal.
Ballast: 890 lb. (one 250-lb. bow tank; two 320-lb. center tanks)

BEST FEATURES
1. Useful Bow Seating: With an oversized front seatback and four speakers, the bow is a hot spot.
2. Improved V-Dig Screen: The display is more brilliant this year for better visibility in bright light.
3. Updated Driver’s Seat: Softer vinyl, thicker padding and a swiveling leg roll are new for 2009.

TEST MEASUREMENTS
Length: 20 ft.
Beam: 96 in.
Bow Width: 73 in.
Bow Length: 56 in.
Floor to Tower: 82 in.
Gunwale Height: 30 in.
Main Lounge: 58 sq. ft.
Sun Pad: 22 sq. ft.
Platform: 13 sq. ft.