2023 NauticStar 243 DC Boat in Kimberling City, MO 65686 US

2023 Nauticstar 243DC, Pre-Owned 2023 NauticStar 243DC Deck Boat for Sale - Near-Current-Vintage 24-Foot Family Deck Boat with Outboard Power on Table Rock Lake (Stock #U-KC-00611)

American Water Sports is pleased to offer this pre-owned 2023 NauticStar 243DC - a near-current-vintage 24-foot deck boat that delivers the kind of wide-open family-day versatility and outboard-powered performance that defines the modern deck-boat category. Available at our Kimberling City location on Table Rock Lake (Stock #U-KC-00611, Hull #JNT00611A323), this 2023 NauticStar 243DC represents one of the more interesting near-current-vintage brokered deck-boat opportunities in our pre-owned inventory - only 2-3 model years old, on the current-platform NauticStar 243DC architecture, with meaningful pre-owned savings vs equivalent current-model-year MSRP. NauticStar Boats has been building American fiberglass runabouts, bay boats, and deck boats in Amory, Mississippi since 2002, and is currently owned by MasterCraft Boat Holdings (the same parent company that owns MasterCraft, Aviara, and Crest) - giving the brand substantial parent-company backing and the kind of shared engineering and dealer-network resources that define the segment leaders. The 243DC specifically is NauticStar's premium 24-foot deck-boat platform - deep-V fiberglass hull, wide-open family-day cockpit layout, outboard-powered configuration, and the kind of hybrid sportboat-plus-deck-boat character that defines the deck-boat category's family-versatility advantage over both traditional runabouts (which have narrower open-bow layouts) and pontoons (which don't handle rough water as confidently). For the family who wants near-current-vintage American deck-boat ownership with the wide-open family-day layout, outboard-powered performance, and MasterCraft-Holdings-backed brand pedigree at meaningful pre-owned value vs new-MY MSRP, this 2023 NauticStar 243DC is one of the more compelling brokered deck boats at our Kimberling City location this season.

Why a 2023 NauticStar 243DC?

NauticStar Boats has been building American fiberglass outboard-powered boats in Amory, Mississippi since 2002 - over two decades of continuous production that has earned the brand a place in the modern American outboard-runabout and deck-boat segment. Since 2017, NauticStar has been owned by MasterCraft Boat Holdings - the parent company that also owns MasterCraft (the flagship inboard V-drive surf-boat brand), Aviara (Volvo Penta Forward Drive luxury sportboats), and Crest Pontoons. The parent-company backing gives NauticStar shared engineering resources, shared dealer-network integration, and the kind of long-term product-development investment that defines the segment's more-supported brands. The 243DC specifically is one of NauticStar's most-developed deck-boat platforms - the 24-foot deck-boat model with the deep-V fiberglass hull, wide-open family-day cockpit layout, and outboard-powered configuration that defines modern American deck-boat production. By the 2023 model year, the 243DC platform was fully-refined current-vintage production - modern hull design, modern cockpit layout, modern helm electronics, modern audio system, and the kind of contemporary fit-and-finish that current-vintage buyers expect. For the buyer cross-shopping recent-vintage 24-foot deck boats - particularly comparing to comparable Hurricane, Godfrey Sweetwater, Bayliner Element, or larger Sea Ray SDX builds - the 243DC represents NauticStar's distinctive entry in the segment with the MasterCraft-Holdings parent-company backing that provides long-term brand support stability.

Outboard Powertrain - Specific Make and Model to Be Verified at Walkthrough

This 2023 NauticStar 243DC is configured with the outboard-powered configuration that defines the entire NauticStar 243DC lineup - typical engine options for 2023 model year 243DC production included the Yamaha F250, Yamaha F300, Mercury 250 Verado V8, and Mercury 300 Verado V8 outboards, depending on the buyer's spec selection at order time. The 24-foot deck-boat platform is well-suited to outboard power in the 250-300 horsepower range - strong enough to handle the boat with a full passenger load, get the hull up on plane briskly, provide capable cruising speeds across Table Rock Lake's bigger water, and deliver casual tow capability for tubing and skiing duty. Whichever premium outboard is fitted on this specific build, both the Yamaha F-series and Mercury Verado platforms deliver current-vintage digital-throttle integration, smartphone connectivity through their respective app ecosystems, and the broadest possible parts and service support through their authorized dealer networks. American Water Sports is fully equipped to support Yamaha and Mercury outboard service through our shop. For the exact outboard make and model, current engine hour reading, and recent service history on this specific 2023 243DC, please contact our Kimberling City team for the build specifics.

Deck Boat Category - Hybrid Sportboat-and-Family-Day Versatility

Deck boats occupy a distinctive position in the modern American runabout segment - a hybrid category that combines the wide-open family-day layout advantages of pontoons with the deep-V-hull rough-water handling and higher-speed performance of traditional runabouts. Compared to traditional runabouts (which typically have narrower open-bow layouts with less passenger capacity), the 243DC's deck-boat layout delivers meaningfully more useable interior space, more wraparound seating positions, more usable bow area for passengers, and the kind of wide-open family-day versatility that pontoons are known for. Compared to pontoons (which handle rough water and windy conditions less confidently), the 243DC's deep-V fiberglass hull delivers meaningfully better ride quality, better cruising speeds, more confident high-speed handling, and the kind of true sportboat-class hull performance that traditional pontoon buyers occasionally miss. The deck-boat category is Barletta's and Hurricane's and NauticStar's answer to the buyer who wants the best of both worlds - and the 24-foot 243DC specifically is right-sized for serious family-day duty on Table Rock Lake without crossing into larger-boat storage, transport, and cost complexity.

24-Foot 243DC Deck-Boat Layout - Wide-Open Family-Day Configuration

The 243DC's 24-foot platform delivers a wide-open deck-boat cockpit configuration that's purpose-built for family-day-on-the-water duty. Standard 243DC features from this 2023 vintage typically include a wide-open premium bow lounge with wraparound seating and integrated storage, a midship cockpit with the helm position and companion seating up front, a generous aft lounge with wraparound seating around the engine cover, integrated cup holders and storage throughout, an integrated swim platform with boarding ladder, ski-tow eye for casual watersports duty, Bimini top sun cover (typical), premium audio system, modern helm electronics with digital displays, and the kind of family-day-versatile equipment content that the current-vintage deck-boat segment expects. The wide 8'6" or wider beam (typical for 24-foot deck boats - please confirm exact beam at walkthrough) translates directly into more usable interior space vs equivalent-length narrower-beam bowriders. For specific upholstery condition, Bimini status, audio system configuration, factory option content, and any owner-added accessories on this specific 2023 243DC, please contact our Kimberling City team for the build specifics.

Near-Current-Vintage Deck Boat - Meaningful Value vs Current MSRP

As a 2023 model year build, this NauticStar 243DC is essentially current-platform architecture - only 2-3 model years old, on the same hull, same modern feature content, and same NauticStar-MasterCraft-Holdings brand pedigree that continues in current 243DC production today. For the buyer cross-shopping new-vs-pre-owned alternatives in the near-current-vintage 24-foot deck-boat segment, a 2023 243DC represents a meaningful value alternative to ordering a new build at full current-model-year MSRP - essentially all of the current-vintage NauticStar ownership experience with 2-3 years of depreciation savings and immediate availability rather than new-build lead time. Recent-vintage deck boats in this 24-foot tier also typically present in the kind of cosmetic and mechanical condition that defines the upper tier of pre-owned-runabout presentation - minimal upholstery wear, factory-original gel coat condition, current-spec helm electronics, and the kind of recent-vintage presentation that vintage-runabout buyers can't access at any price. For the buyer cross-shopping current NauticStar 243DC production at full MSRP, this 2023 model year pre-owned 243DC is well-positioned at meaningful pre-owned value.

Build Specifics - Contact American Water Sports

Because this 2023 NauticStar 243DC is a pre-owned listing, the full original equipment list and any owner-added or owner-replaced accessories are not reproduced in this online description. To get the complete and most accurate information about this specific deck boat - including current photos, exterior gel coat color and condition, interior upholstery color and condition, exact outboard make/model (Yamaha F250/F300 or Mercury Verado 250/300 typical) and current engine hour reading, recent outboard service history, Bimini top configuration and condition, helm electronics and audio system spec, ski-tow and watersports equipment, navigation lights, fuel capacity, swim platform condition, and trailer status - please contact our Kimberling City team directly. We're happy to walk through every detail, share additional photos and video, schedule a private showing, or arrange an on-water demo on Table Rock Lake.

Key Specifications

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• Year / Make / Model: 2023 NauticStar 243DC
• Stock Number: U-KC-00611
• Hull Number (HIN): JNT00611A323
• Status: Pre-Owned
• Length Overall: 24 ft
• Hull Material: Fiberglass (Deep-V Hull)
• Engine: Outboard Powertrain (specific make/model to be verified at walkthrough)
• Engine Type: Single Outboard (typical for 243DC configuration)
• Fuel Type: Gas
• Category: Family Deck Boat / Runabout
• Builder: NauticStar Boats - Amory, Mississippi (MasterCraft Boat Holdings)
• Store Location: American Water Sports - Kimberling City, Missouri

At-a-Glance Highlights

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• 2023 NauticStar 243DC - near-current-vintage 24-foot family deck boat
• Only 2-3 model years old - current-platform NauticStar 243DC architecture
• NauticStar brand pedigree - American builder (Amory, MS since 2002)
• MasterCraft Boat Holdings parent backing - shared parent with MasterCraft, Aviara, Crest
• Substantial parent-company engineering and dealer-network resources
• 24-foot deck-boat platform - wide-open family-day layout
• Deep-V fiberglass hull - better rough-water handling than pontoon alternatives
• Hybrid deck-boat category - wider layout than bowrider, better performance than pontoon
• Outboard powertrain - specific make/model to verify at walkthrough (Yamaha F250/F300 or Mercury Verado typical)
• Wide-open bow lounge with wraparound seating, midship cockpit, aft lounge
• Integrated swim platform with boarding ladder
• Ski-tow eye - casual watersports capability
• Bimini top, premium audio, modern touchscreen helm electronics (typical)
• Meaningful pre-owned value vs current-MY NauticStar 243DC MSRP
• Pre-owned through American Water Sports - Boating Industry Top 100 Dealer
• Major-brand outboard service capability through our shop
• Private showing and on-water demo available on Table Rock Lake

Ready for Table Rock Lake - Your Pre-Owned Specialist in Missouri

American Water Sports is a Boating Industry Top 100 Dealer and a full-service marine sales, service, and brokerage operation serving Table Rock Lake and the Ozarks from two convenient locations in Kimberling City and Shell Knob, Missouri. As an authorized MasterCraft dealer, we have direct factory relationships with MasterCraft Boat Holdings (the parent company of NauticStar), giving us the kind of brand-family shop expertise that makes NauticStar ownership straightforward at our dealership. Our brokerage program offers fiberglass runabouts, deck boats, cuddy cruisers, and bowriders from a wide range of manufacturers across the full price spectrum - from premium recent-vintage builds like this 2023 NauticStar 243DC, through vintage runabout builds, all the way down to entry-tier accessible pricing. Our service shop is fully equipped to support Yamaha and Mercury outboards (along with MerCruiser, Indmar, Ilmor, Volvo Penta, and other major marine powertrain brands), and our team can walk you through honest expectations at every vintage and price point. For the family who wants near-current-vintage American deck-boat ownership at meaningful pre-owned savings vs new MSRP - paired with the outboard-powered configuration, wide-open family-day layout, and MasterCraft-Holdings-backed brand pedigree - this 2023 NauticStar 243DC is one of the more compelling pre-owned deck boats at our Kimberling City location this season.

Contact American Water Sports About Stock #U-KC-00611

Ready to take a look at this pre-owned 2023 NauticStar 243DC in person? Contact American Water Sports today to schedule a private showing, request additional photos or video, review the build specifics in detail (including outboard make/model verification and engine hour reading), or arrange an on-water 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