Meet the 2026 MasterCraft XStar 25 — the absolute halo flagship of MasterCraft’s lineup, the boat every other MasterCraft is measured against. Bigger than the XStar 23, more powerful than any XT or NXT, and built on MasterCraft’s premium hand-laid Vector Drive Hull, the XStar 25 is a no-compromise yacht-class wake and surf platform for buyers who want the very best MasterCraft has to offer. Now available at American Water Sports on Table Rock Lake in Missouri, this XStar 25 (Stock #MC-XSTAR25.26-YTBT8) is finished in MasterCraft’s premium Custom Flake gelcoat — a bright White Flake hull main and hull wrap with a deep, metallic Granite Flake hull accent and a Midnight Black hull bottom — set off by Black Satin Backlit Badging, an Alpine White topstitch pleat, and a White interior and exterior deck. Inside, the cabin runs an all-Coolfeel Beach Tan primary and 2nd base with Coolfeel Alpine White accent and pleats — a luxury beach-house interior that feels yacht-class the moment you step aboard. Powered by the standard Ilmor 6.2L GDI VD 2.1 Supercharged V8 with 630 horsepower and 665 ft-lb of torque, equipped with a 26-speaker MasterCraft MAAX Audio system across seven customizable zones, a 4-camera visibility system, the Z100 Tower, Vector Drive Hull, SurfStar wake-shaping with Fastfill, standard Stern Thruster, Powered Helm Seat, XStar Dash with Premium Dual-Screen display, Onboard Refrigerator, Heater, Heated Seats at the helm and observer position, Bow Filler Cushion, Transom Scratch Protection, and the XStar Concierge Program — this XStar 25 is everything MasterCraft can build into a 25-foot wake and surf boat.
The XStar 25 is the largest, most capable boat in MasterCraft’s lineup — a true 25-foot 7-inch yacht-class wake and surf flagship that sets the standard for the category. With a 32-inch draft, an 8,400-pound hull weight, 86 gallons of fuel for extended range, and an 18-person / 2,450-pound passenger capacity — the most of any MasterCraft — the XStar 25 carries an entire crew with serious comfort and stability. It rides on MasterCraft’s premium Vector Drive Hull — a hand-laid X-Series hull design tuned specifically for the XStar’s weight, power, and ride character — and produces tournament-grade, push-the-rope surf waves on either side of the boat at the flip of a switch via the standard SurfStar wake-shaping system, with 3,975 pounds of ballast capacity that fills fast through Fastfill technology. The Pickle-Fork Bow with ergonomic armrests, transom walkthrough with seating and lounge backrests, cascading yacht-inspired walkthrough layout, dedicated anchor locker, dedicated cooler, social table, SeaDek platform, and hand-laid hull glass deliver yacht-class usability in a wake and surf boat that pulls like a tournament ski boat.
Power comes from the standard Ilmor 6.2L GDI VD 2.1 Supercharged V8 — MasterCraft and Ilmor’s halo powerplant, delivering a stunning 630 horsepower and 665 ft-lb of torque to the prop. That’s not just more power than the smaller MasterCrafts — it’s a completely different performance category. The supercharged 6.2L pulls a fully ballasted XStar 25 onto plane with authority, holds set surf and wake speeds with ease, and delivers a glassy, refined feel across the rev range that the naturally-aspirated 5.3L can’t match. The 2.1 V-drive transmission ratio is tuned for surf speed, the PureFlow strut keeps the drivetrain clean, and the factory underwater exhaust system delivers a noticeably quieter idle and cabin volume than above-water exhaust setups. The standard Stern Thruster gives the driver joystick-controlled lateral thrust at the stern for sidewalk-easy docking — no marina is too tight.
Behind the wheel, the XStar Dash pairs MasterCraft’s premium dual-screen display with MasterCraft MyDrive control, an X-shaped steering wheel, an Observer Display for the second seat, and a Powered Helm Seat that adjusts up, down, forward, and aft at the touch of a switch. The factory 4-Camera Visibility System gives the driver a live view of every angle of the boat — a forward-facing bow camera, a tower-mounted rear-facing camera for surf and wakeboard pulls, and dual port/starboard transom cameras for docking and parallel runs. There is no MasterCraft on the water with more situational awareness for the driver — the XStar 25 sees more, knows more, and controls more from the helm than anything in the segment. Wireless charging, Onboard Telematics with the MasterCraft app, and the XStar Concierge Program provide a level of factory ownership support that’s reserved exclusively for the flagship.
The 26-speaker MasterCraft MAAX Audio System on the XStar 25 is the most extensive factory marine audio package on the water. The system delivers ten interior speakers, six subwoofers, four tower speakers, and six transom speakers — across seven fully customizable audio zones. That means the bow seating area, the cabin, the transom lounge, the observer seat, the helm, and the rider behind the boat each get their own dedicated audio mix, controlled from the dual-screen XStar Dash. Pair that with the underwater RGB transom and docking lights, the MasterCraft logo projection lighting, the backlit Shadow Shield badging, and the bow filler cushion option on this build, and the XStar 25 transforms from a daytime wake boat into a sunset concert venue and overnight-ready cruiser without changing a thing.
Overhead, the Z100 Tower is the XStar’s flagship tower — taller, beefier, and more premium than the Z6 or Z8 of the XT and NXT lines. XL surf racks accommodate full-size surfboards alongside wakeboards and skis, and the Bimini provides shade across the cockpit. Underneath, SurfStar Technology — the same wake-shaping platform that runs through the entire MasterCraft lineup — produces tournament-grade, push-the-rope surf waves on either side of the boat at the flip of a switch, with side-to-side switching, electric-over-hydraulic actuators with position sensing, attitude adjustment plate, PDM, and tracking fins. Fastfill Ballast Technology fills the XStar 25’s class-leading 3,975-pound ballast capacity quickly — the most ballast capacity of any MasterCraft — so the wave is ready when you are.
This YTBT8 build is configured for year-round, all-day comfort. The optional onboard Refrigerator turns the cabin into a serious extended-cruise platform — cold drinks, snacks, and meals on board without trips to the cooler. The factory Heater warms the cabin for spring and fall surf sessions when the morning water temperature keeps most boats parked, and Heated Seats at both the helm and observer positions extend the season further. The optional Bow Filler Cushion converts the pickle-fork bow into a loungeable, sleepable platform — perfect for sunset hangs, overnight stays, or just a relaxed cove day. Coolfeel Beach Tan primary and 2nd base upholstery, Coolfeel Alpine White accents, Alpine White pleats, and Black Satin Backlit Badging deliver a luxury, yacht-class interior that photographs beautifully and ages gracefully.
The color story on this YTBT8 is reserved exclusively for the XStar — a premium Custom Flake gelcoat treatment with a bright White Flake hull main and White Flake hull wrap accented by a deep, metallic Granite Flake hull accent and grounded in a Midnight Black hull bottom. Custom Flake gelcoat is MasterCraft’s halo finish — the deepest, richest, most three-dimensional gel they offer — and it changes character in the light, reading bright white in direct Ozark sun, slate gray in shade, and showing flake depth and movement that no flat color can match. The Black Satin Backlit Badging, Black Satin Shadow Shield, Black swim platform canvas, and MasterCraft logo projection lighting keep the exterior accents tight and luxe. Inside, the cabin’s Coolfeel Beach Tan and Alpine White layering carries the premium-yacht aesthetic into every seating surface.
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 XStar 25 system — from the Ilmor 6.2L Supercharged and SurfStar wake-shaping system to the Z100 Tower, MAAX 26-speaker audio, 4-camera visibility system, Vector Drive Hull, Stern Thruster, XStar Dash, and the entire XStar Concierge Program. Every MasterCraft we deliver comes with a complete pre-delivery inspection, fuel, and a hands-on on-water orientation — including a full walk-through of the XStar’s helm, audio zones, camera system, and Stern Thruster — so you leave the dock confident behind the wheel and dialed into the SurfStar system. If you’re shopping the absolute halo of MasterCraft’s lineup — the no-compromise XStar 25 — in Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, or anywhere in the Midwest, this 2026 XStar 25 in Granite Flake and White Flake Custom Flake is one of the most thoroughly-optioned XStar 25s in the region this season.
Ready to experience the 2026 MasterCraft XStar 25 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 — and ask about the XStar Concierge Program.
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
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