MasterCraft Reintroduces Iconic X23 Boat with Modern Upgrades

All-new 23-foot platform blends performance, comfort, and control for today's boaters

Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:21pm

An extreme close-up of the textured, pebbled surface of a boat hull, captured in dramatic lighting to highlight the raw materials and engineering details of the construction.The redesigned MasterCraft X23 blends performance, comfort, and control, with a focus on premium materials and precise engineering.Vonore Today

MasterCraft Boat Company, a subsidiary of MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc., is reintroducing the all-new and completely redesigned X23 boat. The 23-foot platform sets the standard for surf performance and continues its legacy, effortlessly blending performance, comfort, and control. The redesigned model carries its legacy forward within the modern X Family design, combining the agility of the X22 with the spacious interior of the X24 – elevating ergonomics, technology, and materials to meet the expectations of today's riders and families.

Why it matters

The X23 has long been known as one of the best all-around boats in the MasterCraft lineup, big enough to host a full crew yet precise enough to handle like a smaller boat. Its return after an 8-year hiatus is in response to high consumer demand, as the X23 originally defined the category and set the benchmark for surf and wake performance.

The details

The all-new X23 features an evolved hull that works in harmony with MasterCraft's industry-leading SurfStar System and a 3,800-pound ballast system to deliver powerful, customizable wakes and waves. The helm features dual panoramic digital displays, intuitive MasterCraft MyDrive controls, keyless ignition, and wireless charging. Powering the X23 is Ilmor's proven 6.2L GDI engine, with an available 6.2L Supercharged engine producing 630 horsepower and 665 pound-feet of torque. The redesigned cockpit is sculpted, unified, and intentionally laid out to feel open and refined, with deep supportive seating, premium upholstery, and carefully considered proportions.

  • The X23 was last in MasterCraft's lineup in 2018.
  • The all-new X23 is being reintroduced in 2026.

The players

MasterCraft Boat Company

A subsidiary of MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. and the best-selling towboat brand in the U.S.

Greg Miller

MasterCraft's Vice President of Global Sales

Ilmor

The company providing the proven 6.2L GDI engine and available 6.2L Supercharged engine for the X23

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What they’re saying

“Since the X23 was last in our lineup in 2018, demand for its return has grown immensely. We're thrilled to give our customers that option once again.”

— Greg Miller, MasterCraft's Vice President of Global Sales

What’s next

Customers can learn more about the X23 and schedule a demo through the 2026 Rule the Water Tour or by contacting their local MasterCraft dealer.

The takeaway

The reintroduction of the iconic X23 platform, with its blend of performance, comfort, and control, demonstrates MasterCraft's commitment to innovation and meeting the evolving needs of today's boaters and families.