power plant for X45

(martinique) · (martinique) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 08-20-2007, 4:47 PM

is the MCX 350HP enough for the X45? or will I regret it?

(azwakekid) · (azwakekid) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 08-20-2007, 5:44 PM

i wouldnt consider it. buddy has the 496 and its a slug still.

(kmcginty) · (kmcginty) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 08-20-2007, 6:05 PM

Hey AG, thats one heck of an upgrade from the last boat. If all goes well, post pics for us to see.

(larrys) · (larrys) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 08-20-2007, 6:13 PM

Yes

(polarbill) · (polarbill) **Join Date: Jun 2003** 08-20-2007, 6:33 PM

It is a borderline engine. I f you aren't going to have 10 or more people in it with extra ballast it will get the job done. The best engine is the LY6. Awesome performance.

(duckguy) · (duckguy) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 08-20-2007, 6:34 PM

LY6 is the answer to you seek young grasshopper.

(want2ridealot) · (want2ridealot) **Join Date: Jul 2007** 08-20-2007, 6:42 PM

The X45 is a big boat but I don't have any experience with it. I know that a lot of people recommend a bigger engine for the X-Star so I would assume that a bigger engine is a must. I don't know though. Get a low pitch prop.

(rebelboy74) · (rebelboy74) **Join Date: Jan 2006** 08-20-2007, 7:13 PM

Get the LY6! I got my X-45 about 6 weeks ago and the first week I had it we loaded it with 8-10 people and I was amazed. Full ballast, loaded with gas it jumps out of the hole. Seems to do fairly well on gas cause you don't have to dog it. It is a pretty heavy boat and it performs really well with the 400 hp.

(martinique) · (martinique) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 08-20-2007, 7:20 PM

Thanks for the help...the deal seam to good to be true...an 06 with 85 hours for $55K

I was willing to drive from AZ for this deal

http://www.usedboats.com/powerboats/2006/24'-ft/mastercraft/x-45/waterski-boat/inboard/48602/1261533.htm

(mhsb1029) · (mhsb1029) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 08-20-2007, 8:07 PM

DO NOT GET THE MCX. You will be dissapointed! I have been in one with the MCX and it was a slug.

Big boat + small engine = poor performance

I would go with the L18 or the LY6. Our X-Star has the L18 and we love it. The guys here at Inland Northwest Mastercraft tell me that they only put the L18 and LY6 is the X-Star and larger boats.