Why the 2002 x30 Mastercraft Still Rocks Today
I spent last weekend out on a buddy's 2002 x30 mastercraft, and it honestly reminded me why these boats have such a massive cult following even two decades after they first rolled off the production line. If you're looking at the used market right now, it's easy to get distracted by the shiny new $200,000 rigs with touchscreens and automated surf gates. But let's be real—not everyone has a house-sized budget for a weekend hobby. That's where the X30 comes in. It represents a specific era of boat building where MasterCraft was really finding its groove with the V-drive layout, and the results still hold up. ...