X25 on MC website!

[duckguy]

Looks like the announcement has been made, dealers can you put up the hi-res pics please?

[Maristar210]

But only if your boat is less than 2 years old. Otherwise your opinion doesn't matter.

[TX.X-30 fan]

But only if your boat is less than 2 years old. Otherwise your opinion doesn't matter.




Holy Sh!t has ducky's opinion expired...............................:confused::c onfused:

[Ric]

But only if your boat is less than 2 years old. Otherwise your opinion doesn't matter.
what if I'm boatless? Do I get an opinion?

[sizzler]

But only if your boat is less than 2 years old. Otherwise your opinion doesn't matter.

dayum.....do i get an opinion....i may be across the pond,but i am informed..

my boat is an 04 tho........but i did buy it new

[duckguy]

Do I really need to resurrect my take on this! As I still stick by my opinion, the opinion some of you did not read and understand fully.

[cbryan70]

yes yes please do.

[TX.X-30 fan]

what if I'm boatless? Do I get an opinion?



You and Beau are screwed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cbryan70]

their opinions would be worthless regardless

[Ric]

their opinions would be worthless regardless
bummer .

[flashydubber]

I like this model!

Too bad I love my X-Star too much!

I will take a look at our boat show in 2 weeks or so

[captain planet]

There will be an X-25 at the Cleveland Boat Show in January.

[Maristar210]

The words Obstinate and arrogance come to mind

Nose in Air

[scott023]

My boat is an '08. Am I allowed to have an opinion? Or is that considered more than two years old?

[duckguy]

When the 300 was first released many of the people on this board, many of which own older (80's and 90's prostars etc) had expressed how Mastercraft had lost its way and voiced concern that the company had branched off in a radical way from its ski boat lineage. It was my point that if those complaining about MC having to try to find new sources of revenue by trying to tap new markets and indeed manufacturing boats that were not of the ski boat variety should step up to the plate and purchase new ski boats. That if the company could not keep up with the orders of Prostar 190's that in fact the need to diversify would not exist. In a nut shell support the company in doing what it has always done (the thing you think it should be doing) and it would not need to change it's ways. This of course is coming also from a guy who loves the old boats and thinks the 300 is pretty cool as well. If it keeps MC profitable I say great. It only means they will be here to manufacturer the ski boats we all love, our used boats will hold their value and the growth and support of the sport will continue.

[Maristar210]

Mighty fine editing work there. Not even CLOSE

[duckguy]

Well Maristar, that may be True! I am glad you are concerned enough to keep count. Merry X-mas to you as well.

[Maristar210]

Sh!t dude. Mines an '04 you should even be speaking to me.

See you at the country club

[duckguy]

I don't golf

[bobx1]

Thread jack (between Duckguy and Maristar 210) ON.

Any specs on this model? Specifically width & length? Is this going to fit between the X2 and Xstar in the X lineup? I have an 07 X1 and may look at the X2 next year but this has my interest big time.

Thread jack OFF.

[corey]

I know we've got one coming for the Minneapolis Boat Show!!!

[TMCNo1]

Looks kinda like the one that is pictured on http://www.mastercraft.com/, is Red/Beige, ummmmmmmmmmmmmmm?

Since I've seen the video, maybe not.:(

[smsbrett]

Thread jack (between Duckguy and Maristar 210) ON.

Any specs on this model? Specifically width & length? Is this going to fit between the X2 and Xstar in the X lineup? I have an 07 X1 and may look at the X2 next year but this has my interest big time.

Thread jack OFF.

I was at fanfare a month or so ago and that boat was being torn apart to finalize designs, so I couldn't drive it, but it looks sweet. I was suprised that no one knew (or would tell me) final specs, but it sounds like it's gonna be about 22'5''. I was told it is NOT the exact same hull as the CSX 220 (which is 21'5''), just very similar. So, it's probably a bit bigger than an X15, but picklefork.

If I didn't live on a relatively small lake (200 acres), and if I had been able to drive this boat, I would have seriously considered it. But, I think an X2 will fit this lake better, so that's what I ordered.

But, can't wait to see this boat finalized. I think it will be very popular.

[Chicago190]

When the 300 was first released many of the people on this board, many of which own older (80's and 90's prostars etc) had expressed how Mastercraft had lost its way and voiced concern that the company had branched off in a radical way from its ski boat lineage. It was my point that if those complaining about MC having to try to find new sources of revenue by trying to tap new markets and indeed manufacturing boats that were not of the ski boat variety should step up to the plate and purchase new ski boats. That if the company could not keep up with the orders of Prostar 190's that in fact the need to diversify would not exist. In a nut shell support the company in doing what it has always done (the thing you think it should be doing) and it would not need to change it's ways. This of course is coming also from a guy who loves the old boats and thinks the 300 is pretty cool as well. If it keeps MC profitable I say great. It only means they will be here to manufacturer the ski boats we all love, our used boats will hold their value and the growth and support of the sport will continue.

Except that a lot of the enthusiasts can't afford to buy a new Prostar. What does a new 197 cost? $35k with a single axle trailer? You can't blame Mastercraft for branching in to other areas to make money...but you also can't blame the average weekend skier for the lack of new boat sales in the ski/wakeboat market.

[bobx1]

Thanks smsbrett!

[Sodar]

Got the email as I am sure all of you guys did.

53936

[JulioX2]

I must be blind. I can't find it on the website at all..

[cbryan70]

www.mastercraft.com (http://www.mastercraft.com) front page....

[Chicago190]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYeo9m_J8Ts

Video of X-25

[jasonba1]

got to go out on this boat during fanfare, all I can say is I love it

[Loffgren]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYeo9m_J8Ts

enjoy

[sand2snow22]

I had my eye on the X-15, but things might have changed after watching that video. I just asked my salesman if he has seen the video. He said they have one in the showroom. See ya :D

[Jerseydave]

Wow, looks great in the video....lots of cool features!

That boat with the LY6 would be the cat's pajamas! :D

[LaRue]

Just what Christmas is for a child....wishful thinking. haven't had my Maristar for even a season and I'm already wondering. Nice upgrades IMHO

[DemolitionMan]

Thats a nice boat.

[TOO-TALL]

Nice boat!!

[michael freeman]

I like it, that is a nice boat.

[MattsCraft]

In a word... Wow, I knew this boat was coming thanks to this forum, but wow!!! I was pretty sure my next boat was going to be a 55, but now I will have to give this boat a serious shake down... Great Job MasterCraft!!! I showed the wife the video and all she could say about all the great features and conveniences was, wow, we’ve got to have one of those!!! Guess I will have to have a great 2010 sales year boys... Now that’s motivation!!!

[ttu]

i just watched the youtube video also. wow is all i can say. time to sell the x2:rolleyes:

anyone know the $$$ of this bad boy?

[SkiDog]

That thing's THE BOMB!

[Prostar19]

When the 300 was first released many of the people on this board, many of which own older (80's and 90's prostars etc) had expressed how Mastercraft had lost its way and voiced concern that the company had branched off in a radical way from its ski boat lineage. It was my point that if those complaining about MC having to try to find new sources of revenue by trying to tap new markets and indeed manufacturing boats that were not of the ski boat variety should step up to the plate and purchase new ski boats. That if the company could not keep up with the orders of Prostar 190's that in fact the need to diversify would not exist. In a nut shell support the company in doing what it has always done (the thing you think it should be doing) and it would not need to change it's ways. This of course is coming also from a guy who loves the old boats and thinks the 300 is pretty cool as well. If it keeps MC profitable I say great. It only means they will be here to manufacturer the ski boats we all love, our used boats will hold their value and the growth and support of the sport will continue.



Amen brother

[BriEOD]

That thing's THE BOMB!

Agreed. I wonder if they will make a Salt Water edition as well.

[duckguy]

I would certainly think so Bri

[duckguy]

Wonder when it will show up on design a boat, on a side note I also wonder when the ability for 2010 to have a solid color on the 15 deck will appear.

[ksdaoski]

price check?

[bobx1]

I like this alot and after seeing the video, I like it even more than a lot. As with a few others, I wonder what a "comfortably equipped" unit will run?

Anyone want to take a guess? - street price, not MSRP.

My guess is $75-$80K with standard stuff like tower, stereo (couple of tower speakers), tandem trailer, speed control, standard ballast.

Next question. Do you think this will eventually replace another model or two and if so, which one(s)?

[scott023]

Great looking product... love the paint scheme on the Youtube video.

[JohnE]

I like this alot and after seeing the video, I like it even more than a lot. As with a few others, I wonder what a "comfortably equipped" unit will run?

Anyone want to take a guess? - street price, not MSRP.

My guess is $75-$80K with standard stuff like tower, stereo (couple of tower speakers), tandem trailer, speed control, standard ballast.

Next question. Do you think this will eventually replace another model or two and if so, which one(s)?


Of course specific price discussion is not permitted on the forum....and I have no idea of exactly what one will sell for. But I'd have to guess it's a bit more than a CSX 220. And as of a year or so ago those were going for about $75K. So I'd guess the 225 will be closer to $85K w/ some goodies.

[jdl xstar]

Yes, that boat is sweet! The X15 might be on its way out...

[aremsing]

That's impressive!!!

[Thrall]

Yeah, that X25 may eclipse the 15 pretty quick. I was dead set on an X15 for the rough water ride and interior room (until I found the X2 for a pretty good deal!), but the 25 is a show stopper!

[prostar205]

That is one well thought out machine. I too will be looking at this when it comes time to replace my X-30. There are alot of great features in this boat. Some of my early favorites are: pickle fork bow (love it), back rest behind the driver's seat, hinged seat bases and the two observers seats at the rear of the sunpad. However, after watching the You Tube video a few times (ok - 10 times), I've noticed a few things that I don't necessarily care for. Those are: having to open the entire sunpad to get anything out of the rear storage compartments that are bigger than a rope or vest. I have 4 very large fenders and there's no way they are going in or coming out of those two tiny access doors builts into the sunpad. Also, I hope MC plans on providing a pad to fill in the center walkway on the sunpad. We hang out on ours all the time. Lastly, while the two flip up seats at the rear of the sunpad are cool, in the state of Washington, sitting in those locations while the boat is underway is a hugh ticket. All hands and feet must be in the boat while the boat is moving. Overall, I think MC has a great product with the X-25. I'll definately be looking at this and comparing it to the X-45.

[TX.X-30 fan]

Nice machine.

[Chief]

Of course specific price discussion is not permitted on the forum....and I have no idea of exactly what one will sell for. But I'd have to guess it's a bit more than a CSX 220. And as of a year or so ago those were going for about $75K. So I'd guess the 225 will be closer to $85K w/ some goodies.

That would be about $3,777.77 a foot :)

[vision]

The X-25 is sweet. Size wise, it nearly identical to the X-star. I wonder what the X-star redesign will look like? It has been rumored to also have the CSX 220 hull. Perhaps a flatter (less V) version?

[michael freeman]

The X-25 is sweet. Size wise, it nearly identical to the X-star. I wonder what the X-star redesign will look like? It has been rumored to also have the CSX 220 hull. Perhaps a flatter (less V) version?

I think they said that it had the same hull as the CSX 220.

Deep V and a good wake is a win win in my book.

[TX.X-30 fan]

That would be about $3,777.77 a foot :)



You do that in your head?? :D

[scott023]

You do that in your head?? :D

Chief knows his numbers... don't mess with him Stu. :D

[TMCNo1]

Chief knows his numbers... don't mess with him Stu. :D

He's a regular ciphering machine!:rolleyes::D

[jdl xstar]

He's a regular ciphering machine!:rolleyes::D

Rain man. 8p

[TX.X-30 fan]

Rain man. 8p



Savant for sure. ;)

[cdstukey]

I hope MC plans on providing a pad to fill in the center walkway on the sunpad. We hang out on ours all the time.

Our 214v came with a snap in pad for the walkway.

[scott023]

Our 214v came with a snap in pad for the walkway.

So did our 45.

[smsbrett]

okay, so there is a ton of talk about how great this hull is/will be for boarding and surfing, but can anyone comment about skiing? obviously it is by no means a slalom boat... not by a long shot, but how will it compare to other v drives?

here is my situation: i have my x2 on order, but am strongly considering switching to this boat. in the past i have mainly done skiing and while i can pretty consistently deep water start, i have never run a course nor do i plan to start. instead, i really want to get more into boarding and start surfing. but, i can't imagine my parents, for example, picking up boarding, so if they are recreational skiers, am i doing them a huge disservice by choosing this boat?

i thought i had eliminated this boat from contention at fanfare last month because they thought it was actually longer than the CSX 220-- closer to 22'5''-- and while i haven't seen final specs posted officially anywhere, it seems it is actually more like 21'5''. is that what everyone else is hearing? i'm a bit concerned about the extra foot and half on my 200 acre lake, but i am reminded that at 21'5'', this boat would be smaller (shorter anyway) than an X15 or Malibu VLX which i was also considering

please help me out if you have any insights

[StuSX]

I have a CSX, which is direct drive. Unless they have some trim tabs on the X25, or something else to help- skiing would be a bit tough IMO. For everything else you do- this hull rocks! Hugh wake with stock ballast- can actually scare some people who are really good riders the first time they see it. Monster.

[Chicago190]

okay, so there is a ton of talk about how great this hull is/will be for boarding and surfing, but can anyone comment about skiing? obviously it is by no means a slalom boat... not by a long shot, but how will it compare to other v drives?

here is my situation: i have my x2 on order, but am strongly considering switching to this boat. in the past i have mainly done skiing and while i can pretty consistently deep water start, i have never run a course nor do i plan to start. instead, i really want to get more into boarding and start surfing. but, i can't imagine my parents, for example, picking up boarding, so if they are recreational skiers, am i doing them a huge disservice by choosing this boat?

i thought i had eliminated this boat from contention at fanfare last month because they thought it was actually longer than the CSX 220-- closer to 22'5''-- and while i haven't seen final specs posted officially anywhere, it seems it is actually more like 21'5''. is that what everyone else is hearing? i'm a bit concerned about the extra foot and half on my 200 acre lake, but i am reminded that at 21'5'', this boat would be smaller (shorter anyway) than an X15 or Malibu VLX which i was also considering

please help me out if you have any insights

What are your parents used to skiing behind? If they normally ski behind 20+ ft. stern drives, then they won't mind the X25. If they are used to skiing behind Prostars or SNs, then the X25 will be disappointing.

[KnoxX2]

Sweet boat! this maybe our new boat in a few years! It will take me that long to talk the wife into agreeing to pull the trigger!

[SkiDog]

Sweet boat! this maybe our new boat in a few years! It will take me that long to talk the wife into agreeing to pull the trigger!

Man, don't you know ANYTHING?! You just bring it home, walk inside and say,' Honey, come lookie at what I bought US!' What's she gonna do? Kill ya?!:D On second thought, knowing her, she might just beat you to death with one of those new TOYS!:uglyhamme:uglyhamme

[scott023]

Man, don't you know ANYTHING?! You just bring it home, walk inside and say,' Honey, come lookie at what I bought US!' What's she gonna do? Kill ya?!:D On second thought, knowing her, she might just beat you to death with one of those new TOYS!:uglyhamme:uglyhamme

That's what I did.... not kidding. :D

[JohnE]

Man, don't you know ANYTHING?! You just bring it home, walk inside and say,' Honey, come lookie at what I bought US!' What's she gonna do? Kill ya?!:D On second thought, knowing her, she might just beat you to death with one of those new TOYS!:uglyhamme:uglyhamme

We have a saying....."what's she gonna do, stay mad forever?":D

[JohnE]

okay, so there is a ton of talk about how great this hull is/will be for boarding and surfing, but can anyone comment about skiing? obviously it is by no means a slalom boat... not by a long shot, but how will it compare to other v drives?

here is my situation: i have my x2 on order, but am strongly considering switching to this boat. in the past i have mainly done skiing and while i can pretty consistently deep water start, i have never run a course nor do i plan to start. instead, i really want to get more into boarding and start surfing. but, i can't imagine my parents, for example, picking up boarding, so if they are recreational skiers, am i doing them a huge disservice by choosing this boat?

i thought i had eliminated this boat from contention at fanfare last month because they thought it was actually longer than the CSX 220-- closer to 22'5''-- and while i haven't seen final specs posted officially anywhere, it seems it is actually more like 21'5''. is that what everyone else is hearing? i'm a bit concerned about the extra foot and half on my 200 acre lake, but i am reminded that at 21'5'', this boat would be smaller (shorter anyway) than an X15 or Malibu VLX which i was also considering

please help me out if you have any insights

I'd go X2 on a lake that small. It'll do everyting you need to and slalom better than the 25.

[brucemac]

boat looks pretty sweet in the video. hope they have one here at the show to check out. definitely looks roomy.

[KnoxX2]

Man, don't you know ANYTHING?! You just bring it home, walk inside and say,' Honey, come lookie at what I bought US!' What's she gonna do? Kill ya?!:D On second thought, knowing her, she might just beat you to death with one of those new TOYS!:uglyhamme

We have a saying....."what's she gonna do, stay mad forever?"

Now Boys.................... You both know my wife!!!!!! She would only be mad till I took her surfing!!!! Then all would be right in the world!:rolleyes::D

[scott023]

Now Boys.................... You both know my wife!!!!!! She would only be mad till I took her surfing!!!! Then all would be right in the world!:rolleyes::D

There's your ticket then. A new X25 it is.

[KnoxX2]

Wish it was that easy! We just need to wait a little longer for the wife's new business to become a little more established then we will set!

[JohnE]

What's the wife's new biz?

[StuSX]

I'd go X2 on a lake that small. It'll do everyting you need to and slalom better than the 25.

Agree on the slalom part if that's most important, but the size of the lake doesn't mean anything in this discussion IMO. How many people you typically ride with and want to accomodate in the boat would be the main drivers for me. You have way more space, or it least if really feels more spacious, in the CSX, X15, VLX or X25 than in the X2. The X2 is great, but can't compete with living room space like the others, and has a similar draft, so who cares how big the lake is....

[SkiDog]

What's the wife's new biz?

You mean she hasn't called Moniker yet to try and sell her some of the new fangled ADULT toys? :D:D:D

[trickskier]

Now Boys.................... You both know my wife!!!!!! She would only be mad till I took her surfing!!!! Then all would be right in the world!:rolleyes::D

Just remember Knox - It's easier to ask for forgiveness than it is for permission.............;)

[scott023]

Just remember Knox - It's easier to ask for forgiveness than it is for permission.............;)

Exactly....

[Chicago190]

Agree on the slalom part if that's most important, but the size of the lake doesn't mean anything in this discussion IMO. How many people you typically ride with and want to accomodate in the boat would be the main drivers for me. You have way more space, or it least if really feels more spacious, in the CSX, X15, VLX or X25 than in the X2. The X2 is great, but can't compete with living room space like the others, and has a similar draft, so who cares how big the lake is....

Big lakes = big boats, more traffic, and the wind will have a bigger effect. The X25 will handle the chop of a big lake better than the X2.

[StuSX]

Big lakes = big boats, more traffic, and the wind will have a bigger effect. The X25 will handle the chop of a big lake better than the X2.

Correct on all counts, but he was being told his lake was too small to go bigger than an X2....

[Chicago190]

Correct on all counts, but he was being told his lake was too small to go bigger than an X2....

Fine, but I quoted your post, which stated "the size of the lake doesn't mean anything in this discussion". Clearly, the size of the lake IS a factor.

I also disagree with your interpretation of JohnE's post. He only mentioned that on a small lake the X2 is a better fit for some one who wants to slalom with their boat.

[StuSX]

size of the boats he's looking at don't mean anything for the lake he's using it on. How he uses the boat is more important. Nothing to get snippy about either way.

Happy New Year.