2026 MasterCraft XT23
$209,607
Boat in Kimberling City, MO 65686 US
Built in 2026
XT23
1 Engine (--)
23 feet
Gas
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Meet the 2026 MasterCraft XT23 - the flagship of MasterCraft's XT wake and surf lineup, built on a hand-laid hull with the same SurfStar wake-shaping DNA as the X-Series and sized to carry a full Ozark crew with room to move. Now available at American Water Sports on Table Rock Lake in Missouri, this XT23 (Stock #MC-XT23.26-CSEE0) is finished in a sharp, modern Coastal Blue and Stealth Gray palette - Coastal Blue Hull 1 and Hull 3, paired with Stealth Gray Hull 2, Stealth Gray bottom, Stealth Gray Deck 1 and Deck 2, and a Stealth Gray swim platform, all set off by a silver-satin tower, silver-satin Chromax and intake, Chrome Satin graphics, a Silver BTS windshield, Coastal Blue monograms, and white thread. Inside, the cabin layers Coolfeel Stealth Gray primary and 2nd base with Bowmore Coastal Blue 3rd and 4th base for a bold nautical accent, set over a warm Deckadence Tan floor. Powered by the Ilmor 5.3L GDI HO VD 2.1 and equipped with MasterCraft's full SurfStar wake-shaping system, Fastfill Ballast, 12-inch touchscreen XT Dash with rear-facing tower camera, MasterCraft SoundStage Meridian audio plus 2 M80 Black tower cans with 2-channel amp, Activ-View Panoramic Plus Silver mirror, Convertible Center R/S, and 110-volt onboard battery charger, this XT23 is a tournament-grade, thoroughly-optioned wake and surf flagship.
Why the 2026 MasterCraft XT23?
The XT23 is the biggest, most capable boat in MasterCraft's XT family - the flagship of the series, sized above the XT22 and positioned just under the X-Series. It rides on MasterCraft's premium hand-laid hull at 23 feet 4 inches long with a 102-inch beam, a full 30-inch draft, 5,250 pounds of hull weight, and a 2,500-pound / 16-person weight capacity - genuinely big-water usability for cove days, sandbar hangs, and family trips, while still towing behind any proper truck and dropping into a standard slip. Built around MasterCraft's full SurfStar wake-shaping system - electric-over-hydraulic actuators with position sensing, side-to-side switching, attitude adjustment plate, PDM, stock ballast, plumbed ballast bags, and tracking fins - the XT23 produces tournament-grade, push-the-rope surf waves on either side of the boat at the flip of a switch, and the 3,450-pound ballast capacity means you can load this boat heavy for serious surf or dial it back for clean wakeboard and ski wakes without fighting the system. Fastfill Ballast is added on this build to fill the bags fast so you spend more time on the rope and less time at the trailer.
Ilmor 5.3L GDI HO & XT Dash with Rear-Facing Tower Camera
Power comes from the factory Ilmor 5.3L GDI HO VD 2.1 V8 - the go-to MasterCraft pull engine for the XT23's 3,450-pound ballast load, with GDI throttle response, HO headroom, and a 2.1 transmission ratio tuned for surf speed. Behind the wheel, the XT Dash pairs a 12-inch touchscreen with the MyDrive encoder and volume knob, integrated radio controls with maps, and a factory rear-facing tower camera that gives the driver a live view of the surfer or boarder behind the boat - a real safety and training upgrade over mirror-only setups. Onboard MasterCraft Telematics reports real-time boat health and location back to the MasterCraft app, and the engine flush kit, auto and handheld fire extinguishers, 6-inch popup cleats, and depth finder are all standard from the factory.
MasterCraft SoundStage Audio & M80 Tower Cans
This build is audio-forward. The standard MasterCraft SoundStage system delivers four Meridian 8.5-inch interior speakers, two Meridian 7-inch speakers, two Meridian 10-inch subwoofers, a Meridian 8-channel amp, and a Meridian DSP with full zone control. Layered on top, the optional Tower Accessories package adds 2 Meridian M80 tower cans in black with a 2-channel amp - serious, rider-facing sound that punches through the wind at wake and surf speed. The Convertible Center R/S seat drops flat to instantly transform the bow area into a sunpad and loungeable platform, giving the XT23 a seriously usable cove-day layout once the rope is down.
Coastal Blue & Stealth Gray Styling with Silver Accents
This XT23 is finished in one of the more modern MasterCraft palettes on the water - Coastal Blue Hull 1 and Hull 3 against Stealth Gray Hull 2, a Stealth Gray bottom, Stealth Gray Deck 1 and Deck 2, and a Stealth Gray swim platform for a sharp, monochrome-with-a-pop look that reads deep blue in direct sun and almost slate in shade. The silver-satin tower, silver-satin Chromax and intake, Chrome Satin graphics, and Silver BTS windshield keep the accents bright and consistent, and the Coastal Blue monograms tie the hull color up into the brand marks. Inside, Coolfeel Stealth Gray primary and 2nd base upholstery runs cool and low-glare, while Bowmore Coastal Blue 3rd and 4th base brings in a bold nautical accent to match the hull. White thread and Stealth Gray cup holder inserts finish the detail work, and underfoot the Deckadence Tan floor brings a warm, modern contrast to the cooler hull and interior tones - a cooler, grippier, more durable surface than standard snap-in carpet. The Activ-View Panoramic Plus Silver mirror, 110-volt onboard battery charger, and Cup Holder Inserts in Stealth Gray round out a thoroughly detailed XT23 package.
Key Specifications
- Year / Model: 2026 MasterCraft XT23
- Stock / Serial Number: MC-XT23.26-CSEE0 / CSEE0
- Length: 23 ft 4 in / 7.11 m
- Width Amidship: 102 in / 2.59 m
- Boat Weight: 5,250 lbs / 2,381 kg
- Fuel Capacity: 79 gallons / 299 L
- Total Weight Capacity: 16 people or 2,500 lbs / 1,134 kg
- Draft: 30 in / 0.76 m
- Ballast: 3,450 lbs / 1,565 kg
- Engine: Ilmor 5.3L GDI HO VD 2.1
- Wake Shaping: MasterCraft SurfStar System
- Helm: XT Dash - 12-inch Touchscreen with Rear-Facing Tower Camera
- Audio: MasterCraft SoundStage with Meridian + 2 M80 Tower Cans (2CH Amp)
- Telematics: Onboard MasterCraft Telematics
Color & Styling Package
- Hull 1: Coastal Blue
- Hull 2: Stealth Gray
- Hull 3: Coastal Blue
- Bottom: Stealth Gray
- Deck 1: Stealth Gray
- Deck 2: Stealth Gray
- Platform Color: Stealth Gray
- Tower Color: Silver Satin
- Rack: Standard Clamping Board Racks - Silver
- Windshield: Silver BTS
- Chromax: Silver Satin
- Graphic: Chrome Satin
- Helm Accent: Black
- Intake: Silver Satin
- Monogram: Coastal Blue
- Interior Base (Primary): Coolfeel Stealth Gray
- Interior 2nd Base: Coolfeel Stealth Gray
- Interior 3rd Base: Bowmore Coastal Blue
- Interior 4th Base: Bowmore Coastal Blue
- Thread: White
- Floor Covering (Optional): Deckadence Tan
- Cup Holder Inserts: Stealth Gray
Standard Equipment Highlights
- SurfStar System - wake-shaping devices, side-to-side switching, electric-over-hydraulic actuators with position sensing, attitude adjustment plate, PDM, stock ballast, plumbed ballast bags, tracking fins
- XT Dash - 12-inch touchscreen, MyDrive encoder and volume knob, integrated radio controls with maps, rear-facing tower camera
- MasterCraft SoundStage audio - four Meridian 8.5-inch speakers, two Meridian 7-inch speakers, two Meridian 10-inch subwoofers, Meridian 8-channel amp, Meridian DSP with zone control
- Pop-up ski pylon
- Tower bimini cover
- Engine flush kit
- Auto fire extinguisher and handheld fire extinguisher
- 6-inch popup cleats
- Depth Finder
- Onboard Telematics
Optional Equipment Installed on This XT23
- Engine - Ilmor 5.3L GDI HO VD 2.1
- Fastfill Ballast
- Tower Accessories - 2 Meridian M80 Cans Black with 2-channel amp
- Floor Cover - Deckadence Tan
- Convertible Center R/S
- Windshield - Silver BTS
- Swim Platform Color - Stealth Gray
- Interior Base - Coolfeel Stealth Gray
- Interior 2nd Base - Coolfeel Stealth Gray
- Activ-View Panoramic Plus Silver Mirror
- Cup Holder Inserts - Stealth Gray
- Battery Charger - 110 Volt
- Matching MasterCraft trailer available (optional)
Ready for Table Rock Lake - Your MasterCraft Dealer in Missouri
American Water Sports is a Boating Industry Top 100 Dealer and an authorized MasterCraft and Ilmor dealer serving Table Rock Lake and the Ozarks from two convenient locations in Kimberling City and Shell Knob, Missouri. As a full-service MasterCraft dealer, we offer factory-trained service on every XT23 system - from the Ilmor 5.3L GDI HO and SurfStar hydraulic actuators to the Meridian SoundStage, M80 tower cans, XT Dash with rear-facing tower camera, and onboard telematics. Every MasterCraft we deliver comes with a complete pre-delivery inspection, fuel, and a hands-on on-water orientation so you leave the dock confident behind the wheel and dialed into the SurfStar system. If you're shopping MasterCraft XT Series wake and surf boats for sale in Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, or anywhere in the Midwest, the 2026 XT23 is one of the most capable, most thoroughly-optioned XT flagships in the region this season.
Contact American Water Sports About Stock #MC-XT23.26-CSEE0
Ready to experience the 2026 MasterCraft XT23 in person? Contact American Water Sports today to schedule a private showing, request additional photos or video, or book a wake and surf demo on Table Rock Lake.
Kimberling City: 13253 State Hwy 13, Kimberling City, MO 65686 - (417) 739-5912
Shell Knob: 26325 State Hwy 39, Shell Knob, MO 65747 - (417) 213-4999
Online: AmericanWaterSports.com
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/10/26 | Price decreased | $209,607(-0.0%) |
| 2/3/26 | Initial price | $209,710 |
2026 MasterCraft XT23 Video Tours
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Overview
The Mastercraft XT23 is a versatile multi-sport recreational towboat designed to deliver both luxury and exceptional wake performance. It features the advanced Gen 2 Surf System, which allows users to customize wake profiles for a variety of skill levels and water sports. This system integrates the Balance System, Surf Devices, and a Digital Helmscreen to provide precise control over wave shape and boat attitude, making the XT23 suitable for wakesurfing, wakeboarding, and skiing.
Wake and Ballast System
Central to the XT23's appeal is its Gen 2 Surf System, which offers preset wave profiles ranging from long and mellow to tall and steep. The system includes one forward hard ballast tank, two aft hard tanks, and two aft ballast bags positioned atop the hard tanks. An optional Fast Fill System with three Johnson pumps enables ballast filling in approximately five minutes. The Digital Helmscreen allows operators to select from various profiles such as Surf Left and Right (mellow or steep), Kids, Wakeboard (beginner to advanced), and Ski, automatically adjusting speed, ballast, and surf device positions accordingly. A boat attitude adjustment plate further refines bow control. Wave transitions can be made on the fly, providing flexibility for riders of different skill levels.
Power and Performance
The XT23 measures 25 feet 6 inches in length overall, with a beam of 8 feet 6 inches and a draft of 2 feet 6 inches. The test boat was equipped with a 5.7-liter engine, which Mastercraft is replacing with a new Ilmore 6.0-liter powerplant. Although independent test data was unavailable, manufacturer testing reports a top speed of 42.1 miles per hour at 5200 RPM. Typical endurance ranges from 7.2 hours at 3,000 RPM (21.7 MPH) to 14.1 hours at 2,000 RPM (9.2 MPH), covering the speed range most commonly used in tow sports. Handling was notably agile and responsive, with approximately three and a half turns lock to lock on the helm. The XT23's bow design effectively cuts through light chop and wakes, aided by a 12-inch rudder that enhances maneuverability.
Exterior Design and Deck Layout
Mastercraft has opted for a traditional front end on the XT23, featuring wraparound bolster seating with Coolfeel vinyl upholstery. The bow area includes forward-facing chaise seats on both sides, grab handles, two Klipsch audio speakers, four drink holders, and a dual USB outlet to port. Aft-facing seating is centered on the boat, with cushions that lift or remove to access storage compartments. The cockpit is spacious and ergonomically designed, with color-matched decadence flooring and two-tone upholstery. The helm station is well organized, featuring a stainless steel tilt steering wheel with a rubberized finish, analog gauges beneath a hand-stitched anti-glare vinyl dash, and the Gen 2 Surf System display. A wraparound windshield provides wind protection and clear sightlines, complemented by an 18-inch wide rear-view mirror and an acrylic wind dam.
Interior and Seating
The XT23 comfortably accommodates up to 16 passengers with ample seating throughout the cockpit. The companion seat adjacent to the helm is upholstered in the same hand-stitched vinyl as the rest of the boat. Wraparound seating continues from the companion seat around to the helm chair, featuring integrated grab handles, speakers, and drink holders. The center bench seat can convert to an aft-facing bench with built-in drink holders and a footrest, or be configured as a convertible bench. Storage is plentiful with a continuous compartment running from the cockpit to the bow on the port side, additional storage in the starboard quarter, and battery storage beneath the aft port section.
Tower and Swim Platform
The XT23's tower is equipped with swiveling and board-clamping racks on each side, each capable of holding two boards. Two Klipsch speakers are mounted under the crossbar, and a tow post is positioned on top. The tower includes an integrated bimini top and can be easily lowered for transport or storage. The test boat featured an integrated tow pylon and a sun pad with a center walk-through layout option. Gas-assisted struts facilitate lifting the port and starboard sun pad sections to access the Gen 2 ballast bags below. Additionally, the boat was outfitted with an optional teak swim platform, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality.
Conclusion
The Mastercraft XT23 presents a well-balanced combination of style, comfort, and performance tailored for water sports enthusiasts. Its advanced Gen 2 Surf System provides versatile wake customization suitable for all skill levels, while the boat's agile handling and thoughtful ergonomics enhance the overall experience. With ample seating, storage, and premium features such as the tower and swim platform options, the XT23 is a strong contender for those seeking a luxurious and capable multi-sport towboat.
Overview from around the web 2026 MasterCraft XT23
Customers are praising the 2026 MasterCraft XT23 for its exceptional performance and innovative features
Many highlight the boat's powerful engine and smooth handling, making it ideal for both wakeboarding and waterskiing. The advanced ballast system and customizable wake settings receive frequent compliments for creating perfect waves tailored to individual preferences. Additionally, users appreciate the spacious and comfortable interior, noting the premium materials and thoughtful design that enhance the overall boating experience. The state-of-the-art touchscreen control system is also a favorite, offering easy operation and seamless connectivity. Overall, owners describe the XT23 as a versatile and reliable boat that delivers top-tier fun on the water.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 2026 MasterCraft XT23 offers a range of impressive features, making it a standout choice for boating enthusiasts, but like any vessel, it comes with both advantages and potential drawbacks.
Pros
Versatile Performance: The XT23 is designed to excel in various water sports, including wakeboarding, wakesurfing, and waterskiing, thanks to its advanced hull design and powerful engine options.
Innovative Technology: Equipped with MasterCraft’s latest digital controls and customizable wake-shaping systems, it allows precise adjustments for optimal ride quality.
Spacious and Comfortable: The boat features a roomy interior with ample seating, high-quality upholstery, and smart storage solutions, ensuring comfort for passengers during long outings.
Premium Sound System: Comes with a high-end audio setup that delivers clear, powerful sound, enhancing the on-water experience.
Modern Design: Sleek lines and a contemporary aesthetic make the XT23 visually striking while maintaining functional elements like easy boarding and access.
Cons
Price Point: As a premium model packed with advanced features, the XT23 can be on the higher end of the price spectrum, which might be a consideration for budget-conscious buyers.
Size and Maneuverability: While spacious, its larger size compared to some other models may make it less nimble in tight marina spaces or for novice boaters.
Fuel Consumption: Powerful engines and performance-oriented design may lead to higher fuel usage, impacting operational costs over time.
Maintenance Costs: Advanced technology and premium components may require specialized maintenance, potentially increasing upkeep expenses.
Made For
The 2026 MasterCraft XT23 is designed for boating enthusiasts who crave the ultimate combination of performance, luxury, and versatility. Ideal for families, wakeboarders, and waterskiers alike, this boat caters to those who want a premium water sports experience with cutting-edge technology and stylish design. Whether you're looking to entertain guests, enjoy high-energy water activities, or simply relax on the water, the XT23 provides the perfect balance of power, comfort, and innovative features to meet your lifestyle needs.
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