2008 X Star - What an AWESOME BOAT!

(steve_jones) · (steve_jones) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 05-20-2008, 1:47 PM

Truth be told I've never been a MasterCraft guy. Had 5 before and they never impressed me. I loved my Nautiques - and loved my Bu even more. That said, our new X-Star is one of the best boats I've ever owned. "Wow" is all I can say. If you are in the market for a core wake boat, this is one to check out. I now understand why they have been the riders choice for so many years in a row.

We have the LY-6 motor (400hp) with the Acme #1285 prop (14.50 x 14.25) and that baby jumps out of the water - even with all of the ballast full, and the additional Fly High system (3k or so) filled, plus 600lbs of lead, and 4 guys - all at high altitude. I cannot believe how much power that combination of prop and engine has!

So yeah, we are sponsored by MC so this is probably a plug in some small way...but those of you that know me, know that I call it as I see it. For those in the area, we'll be towing at least 2 of the contests with this baby and doing pulls the day before. Dang...this thing is cool!

(jarrod) · (jarrod) **Join Date: May 2003** 05-20-2008, 2:20 PM

Steve, we're currently rocking a 2007 with the LY6, and a 2008 with the 8.1. Both boats are amazing. Most impressive is the way the boat handles in the Delta. Sunday I was pulling riders in a tight little slough, you had to turn around. I was practically whipping 180s to turn around at 24+ mph with 3000 pounds and 7 people in the boat. It handles like a little 20 footers.

(duckguy) · (duckguy) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 05-20-2008, 4:25 PM

agreed! my 08/ly6 blows my mind

(timmyb) · (timmyb) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 05-20-2008, 4:56 PM

Is this the same boat that you are giving away in the contest Steve or will that be a brand new one?

(02wakesettervlx)

I will alway get the LY6. O7 and 08 have it, and it handles like a hot rod.

(steve_jones) · (steve_jones) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 05-20-2008, 5:10 PM

Timmy, no, this one is ours. The one we will give away will be built to specs with a design contest we are going to have shortly.

(chaus21) · (chaus21) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 05-20-2008, 5:10 PM

how many people (adults) can you/do you take out comfortably on an 07/08 x star?

(gti2lo) · (gti2lo) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 05-20-2008, 5:26 PM

I had 12 people in mind on the weekend with comfort... 5 guys and 7 gals.... no issues on comming up on plane even with factory ballast filled and full tank of fuel..

Only a MCX and the new OJ 14.75x 15.5 prop...

(themxercr85) · (themxercr85) **Join Date: Jul 2007** 05-20-2008, 6:48 PM

Were the 08's any better then 07's? we have an 07 and maybe it was just a lemon but we have had soo many probs, honestly im scared if the boat is gonna be 100% every time we go to the marina. Its only been out once this season and already the inside speakers dont work. I think its mainly Copes in renton, it was their fault when our rudder came loose because they didnt put a nut on the back side of the hydraulic arm and rudder arm joint bolt. Which lead to a dinged prop and many more. Dont get me wrong I absolutely love my boat, just wondering if maybe we got a lemon or if 08's have less problems.

(steve_jones) · (steve_jones) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 05-20-2008, 7:28 PM

Couldn't say. We didn't have an 07 for the camp.

(themxercr85) · (themxercr85) **Join Date: Jul 2007** 05-20-2008, 8:05 PM

Your 08's been great though? no probs?

(gti2lo) · (gti2lo) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 05-20-2008, 8:38 PM

Nothing yet...

As for durability and such... Travis Moye is your guy... not sure if anyone else on the board puts 700+ hours on a boat in less that one year!

Most of those are loaded up too..

(mikeski) · (mikeski) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 05-20-2008, 10:51 PM

J-Rod - Powerturning???

(westsiderippa)

mike its not power turning at the dead end of a slue. its called turning a real tight D. up and its all good.

(jarrod) · (jarrod) **Join Date: May 2003** 05-21-2008, 7:31 AM

Trying to call me out eh Mike!?

Bryan was in the boat; he can vouch! It was a deadend.

(rvh3) · (rvh3) **Join Date: Jul 2003** 05-21-2008, 4:42 PM

After all of the powerturning discussions on this board, it's good to know it's allowable at the end of a slough.
On a serious note.... I drove my buddies 04 VLX yesterday, and was amazed by the great turning radius. I had a 92' Excel and upgraded to my 01 SAN, and just took it for granted that V-Drives drove like Caddies. It must be the deeper V, but his bigger Malibu outperformed my SAN in a huge way!(Turning around in tight sloughs)

fred_bloggs 05-30-2008, 10:27 PM

Hi

I have just ordered our new XStar we will have one of the first 09 xstars and cant wait. have ordered it with all the bells and whistles, ticked just about every box. It will have the ly6 motor as well as the pro ballast system.
My son is so excited he cant wait.
You are right I have owned supra's and malibus this is by far the best core wakeboard boat

(extremeisaac) · (extremeisaac) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 05-30-2008, 10:35 PM

Ill vouch for Jarrod as well.. I will say too that boat handled crazy.. I was really shocked on how tight it turned..Bryan was D'ing up on those every u turn...

(hamkj) · (hamkj) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 05-31-2008, 12:13 AM

Well duh! Its what the PWT uses... so it has to be the best wakeboarding boat ever!

(themxercr85) · (themxercr85) **Join Date: Jul 2007** 05-31-2008, 11:17 AM

Will they make any major changes for 09? We are deciding depending on this season, to get a vlx, or give a shot in the dark at an 09 x-star.

(snork) · (snork) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 06-02-2008, 5:17 AM

Cats on the 400hp LY6

star_star 06-03-2008, 12:16 PM

is the L18 still available for '09 models? are there any hull or upper deck changes on the '09 XStar? are the graphics different from the '08? thanks in advance. i hope my wife doesn't see my post, she will assume that i am fixing to trade again after only 20 hours on the '08, hahaha. gthlsu.

(ncsuuh) · (ncsuuh) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 06-03-2008, 12:48 PM

Is the L18 the northstar engine? If so, they discontinued it.

(guido) · (guido) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 06-03-2008, 1:05 PM

Nope... L18 is the big block. It'll be replaced by a supercharged LY6. Word on the street is that the '09 will be an entirely new boat.

I love the L18's power and the reliability of the LY6. Hopefully the new motor will be the best of both worlds.

(ncsuuh) · (ncsuuh) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 06-03-2008, 1:09 PM

Supercharged LY6? How much HP will that have?

(themxercr85) · (themxercr85) **Join Date: Jul 2007** 06-03-2008, 2:21 PM

Dayum all this talk about a new vlx and a new star is making me anxious!

(ralph) · (ralph) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 06-03-2008, 2:52 PM

Are the L18's unreliable?

(themxercr85) · (themxercr85) **Join Date: Jul 2007** 06-03-2008, 5:31 PM

Not so far for us, so much fn power!

(snork) · (snork) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 06-04-2008, 4:50 AM

No other changes to the best Wake boat on water.
2009 same as 2008 other than a higher price tag

(Message edited by snork on June 04, 2008)

fred_bloggs 06-10-2008, 11:34 PM

The supercharged version of the 400 wont be available until mid 09 so I have been told
but cant wait till I get mine