2026 MasterCraft XT23

The 2026 MasterCraft XT23 is a 23-foot 4-inch V-drive surf and wake boat built on a hand-laid fiberglass hull with an 8-foot 6-inch beam. It seats up to 16 people and carries 3,450 pounds of factory ballast capacity across 79 gallons of fuel. Power comes from an Ilmor 5.3L GDI HO V8 inboard paired with a VD 2.1 V-drive transmission, tuned for responsive throttle control and fuel efficiency without the mass of larger displacement alternatives.

The boat's wake-shaping center is the SurfStar system—a hydraulic platform with side-to-side switching, electric-over-hydraulic actuators, attitude adjustment plate, and tracking fins for clean wave geometry. This model includes the Fastfill Ballast upgrade for quicker fill and drain cycles between sets. The XT Dash 12-inch touchscreen commands the system and integrates radio controls with mapping; a rear-facing tower camera lets the operator monitor riders from the helm. Audio flows through the MasterCraft SoundStage by Meridian: four 8.5-inch speakers, two 7-inch speakers, two 10-inch subwoofers, a digital signal processor with zone control, and an 8-channel amplifier. Tower Accessories add two black M80 speaker cans with a 2-channel amplifier for stern-side listening.

Inside, the cockpit layout supports active crews with a Convertible Center reverse seat that converts between forward-facing helm companion and aft-facing surf-watcher modes, Sunpad Flip Seating at the bow, and a Billet Walkthrough Door finished in machined aluminum. The Activ-View Panoramic Plus windshield with Black BTS frame widens forward visibility. A Deckadence Gray cushioned floor cover, Cockpit Wireless Charging Pads, Stainless Steel Fender Clips, 110-volt Battery Charger, and Transom Scratch Protection complete the factory build.

Color and finish break down to a sophisticated gray-and-black exterior story: Flint Gray across the bottom, deck, and platform, accented by Midnight Black on the hull-side and graphics, with a Silver Satin tower. The interior pairs warm Coolfeel Beach Tan upholstery on the helm and second base with Bowmore Flint Gray accents on the third and fourth bases, creating layered contrast between the sporty exterior and comfortable cockpit. A matching trailer is available as an optional add-on.