Meet the 2026 MasterCraft XT23 — MasterCraft's mid-tier V-drive surf/wake platform, dressed here in the most sophisticated modern-luxe color story in the XT lineup. Built on the same 23-foot 4-inch V-drive hull that defines the XT range, this XT23 pairs SurfStar wake-shaping, Fastfill Ballast, Ilmor's 5.3L GDI HO V8 inboard, and a thoroughly-loaded option list with a deeply-considered Flint Gray exterior color story accented by Midnight Black hull and graphics. Now available at American Water Sports on Table Rock Lake in Missouri, this XT23 (Stock #MC-XT23.26-CSFJ0) finishes in Flint Gray hull, deck, and platform with Midnight Black hull-side accents and Black Satin graphic for a tonal, modern, gray-on-gray-with-black exterior — paired with a warm Coolfeel Beach Tan interior and Bowmore Flint Gray accents inside. Equipped with Convertible Center reverse seat, Sunpad Flip Seating, the Activ-View Panoramic Plus windshield, Tower Accessories with M80 Cans and 2-channel amp, Black BTS Windshield, Billet Walkthrough Door, Cockpit Wireless Charging Pads, Deckadence floor cover, Stainless Steel Fender Clips, Battery Charger, Transom Scratch Protection, and the Silver Satin tower, this XT23 is one of the most thoroughly-loaded 2026 MasterCraft XT-class builds in our showroom this season.
The XT23 sits in the heart of MasterCraft's V-drive surf/wake lineup — a step above the entry-level NXT V-drive series and a step below the X-Series and X-Star flagships. Where the NXT is the value-tier V-drive entry point, the XT brings premium spec, a more-refined cockpit layout, and the full SurfStar wake-shaping and dash-electronics suite. Sized at 23 feet 4 inches length-overall on a 102-inch beam (8 feet 6 inches), the XT23 is the right footprint for serious surfing and wakeboarding — long enough to throw a serious surf wave with full ballast loaded, wide enough to support an active surf/wake crew, but short enough to handle and trailer easily. With a 16-passenger / 2,500-pound weight capacity, 79 gallons of fuel, 3,450 pounds of factory ballast capacity, and MasterCraft's hand-laid V-drive hull, this XT23 delivers the full mid-tier MasterCraft experience without stepping all the way up to the X-Series flagship price point.
Power on this XT23 comes from the Ilmor 5.3L GDI HO V8 with VD 2.1 V-drive transmission — MasterCraft's standard, no-additional-charge engine choice for the XT23 platform and one of the most modern marine V8 inboards in the segment. Ilmor builds the 5.3L in Plymouth, Michigan, leveraging the GM L84/L96-derived 5.3-liter V8 architecture with marine-spec cooling, marine-spec fuel system, and Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) for refined throttle response and excellent fuel economy. The “HO” (High Output) tune produces meaningful horsepower for a fully-ballasted surf/wake boat without the mass of the larger 6.0L or 6.2L V8 alternatives. The VD 2.1 V-drive transmission is the latest-spec MasterCraft V-drive case, refined for smoother shifts and quieter low-speed operation. For the buyer who wants modern, fuel-efficient, factory-no-charge Ilmor power in their XT23, this is the right configuration.
The XT23's wake-shaping system is fully-featured factory SurfStar — MasterCraft's hydraulic wake-shaping technology with side-to-side switching, electric-over-hydraulic actuators with position sensing, attitude adjustment plate, power distribution module (PDM), stock factory ballast, plumbed ballast bags, and tracking fins for clean wake geometry. Combined with the optional Fastfill Ballast upgrade fitted on this build (faster ballast fill and drain times for shorter wait between sets), the SurfStar system produces a serious surf wave on demand from either side of the boat at the flip of a switch. The XT Dash is the helm-electronics command center for the SurfStar system — a 12-inch touchscreen with MyDrive encoder and volume knob, integrated radio controls with maps, and a rear-facing tower camera (so the captain can monitor riders from the helm). The MasterCraft SoundStage by Meridian rounds out the audio package — four 8.5-inch Meridian speakers, two 7-inch Meridians, two 10-inch Meridian subwoofers, a Meridian digital signal processor with zone control, and an 8-channel Meridian amplifier.
The Tower Accessories package on this XT23 adds two black M80 speaker cans on the tower with a 2-channel amplifier — putting real audio output in the rider's airspace for tower-shaded listening at the stern. The Activ-View Panoramic Plus windshield (Black) is MasterCraft's premium panoramic-visibility windshield — taller, wider field-of-view than the standard BTS windshield, with the Black BTS frame fitted on this build for a more-aggressive front-end look. Inside the cockpit, the Convertible Center reverse seat creates a multi-position midship seating arrangement that converts between forward-facing helm-companion and aft-facing surf-watcher modes; Sunpad Flip Seating at the bow converts between traditional bow seating and a forward sun pad; and the Billet Walkthrough Door adds a premium machined-aluminum door at the bow walk-thru. The Deckadence Gray floor cover (a soft, EVA-style cushioned cockpit mat) underfoot, Cockpit Wireless Charging Pads at the helm, Stainless Steel Fender Clips, Battery Charger - 110V, and Transom Scratch Protection round out a thoroughly-loaded factory configuration.
The color story on this CSFJ0 build is sophisticated, modern, and unmistakably premium. Outside, the XT23 runs Flint Gray across the bottom, both deck panels, and the swim platform — with Midnight Black on the hull-side, hull accents, and monogram, and a Black Satin graphic and Black Satin Chromax intake. The result is a tonal gray-and-black exterior that reads modern and sophisticated, rather than loud or tropical — a thoroughly-grown-up color palette that ages beautifully and photographs cleanly in any setting. Inside, the cockpit pairs warm Coolfeel Beach Tan upholstery (interior base and 2nd base) with sophisticated Bowmore Flint Gray accents (3rd and 4th base) and Black thread for a layered, tonal interior that's brighter and warmer than the exterior — exactly the kind of contrast a buyer wants between sporty exterior and comfortable, lounge-appropriate cockpit. The Silver Satin tower color and Standard Clamping Black board racks finish the build cleanly.
American Water Sports is a Boating Industry Top 100 Dealer and an authorized MasterCraft 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 V8 and VD 2.1 V-drive to SurfStar, Fastfill Ballast, the XT Dash 12-inch touchscreen, MasterCraft SoundStage by Meridian, the Activ-View Panoramic Plus windshield, Tower Accessories, Convertible Center seat, Sunpad Flip Seating, Billet Walkthrough Door, and Cockpit Wireless Charging Pads. 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 surf wave from your first set. If you're shopping a 2026 MasterCraft XT23 for sale in Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, or anywhere in the Midwest, this CSFJ0 build in Flint Gray with Midnight Black accents and Coolfeel Beach Tan interior is one of the most thoroughly-loaded, sophisticated-color-story XT23s in the region this season.
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 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
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