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Top 10 MasterCraft Models 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 5 min read
XStar 25
Direct answer

The XStar 25 is the best MasterCraft boat worth the upgrade in 2027, followed by the XStar 23 at #2 and the X24 at #3. The ranking follows MasterCraft's own 2027 family hierarchy: flagship XStar luxury wake boats first, then the X precision-wake family, XT multi-sport crossovers, NXT value family boats, and the dedicated ProStar ski boat last.

At a glance

#PickLength overallBest for
1XStar 2525' 7"Buyers who want MasterCraft's biggest, most powerful wake boat with room for 18
2XStar 2323' 7"Buyers who want XStar-level power and luxury in a more manageable hull size
3X2424' 3"Wake riders who want the X family's biggest hull and highest ballast capacity
4X2322' 11"Buyers who want to start lighter on power and upgrade to supercharged later
5X2222' 3"Smaller crews who still want X-family wake performance
6XT2424'Families who want the biggest multi-sport MasterCraft with the most storage
7XT2222' 4"Buyers who want XT versatility in a more affordable, easier-to-tow size
8NXT2424'Families who want MasterCraft's largest value-tier boat for day-to-day use
9NXT2020'First-time buyers or smaller families wanting an easy-to-handle MasterCraft
10ProStar20'Dedicated slalom skiers who want a purpose-built competition hull

Pick by what you want

Best overall
XStar 25
Best for wake riders
X24
Best for families
XT24
Best value
NXT24
Best for slalom skiing
ProStar

The ranking

1

XStar 25

XStar 25
Answrs VerdictThe flagship — most boat, most power, most wake.
Length overall: 25' 7"Passenger capacity: 18 peopleStandard engine: Ilmor Supercharged 6.2L, 630 HP / 665 lb-ft torqueBallast capacity: 3,975 lbs

The XStar 25 is MasterCraft's flagship, with a 25' 7" hull, seating for 18 people, and a standard Ilmor Supercharged 6.2L engine producing 630 HP and 665 lb-ft of torque. It carries 3,975 lbs of ballast. This is the biggest, most powerful wake boat in the lineup.

Go ifBuyers who want MasterCraft's biggest, most powerful wake boat with room for 18
Skip ifYou don't need the largest hull or supercharged power as standard
Why #1 over #2: It beats the XStar 23 with a longer hull, room for two more people, and more ballast.
2

XStar 23

XStar 23
Answrs VerdictSame supercharged punch as the 25, two feet shorter.
Length overall: 23' 7"Passenger capacity: 16 peopleStandard engine: Ilmor Supercharged 6.2L, 630 HP / 665 lb-ft torqueBallast capacity: 3,775 lbs

The XStar 23 delivers the same supercharged power as the flagship in a 23' 7" hull. It seats 16 people and carries 3,775 lbs of ballast. It is the XStar experience in a more manageable size.

Go ifBuyers who want XStar-level power and luxury in a more manageable hull size
Skip ifYou need seating for more than 16 or the largest storage in the lineup
Why #2 over #3: It beats the X24 with standard supercharged power and XStar styling, even though the X24 has more ballast.
3

X24

X24
Answrs VerdictTop of the X line, with more ballast than any XStar.
Length overall: 24' 3"Passenger capacity: 17 peopleBallast capacity: 4,050 lbsStandard engine: Ilmor MV8 6.2 GDI V-Drive (supercharged upgrade optional)

The X24 is the top of the X precision-wake family, with a 24' 3" hull and seating for 17 people. It carries 4,050 lbs of ballast — more than any XStar. The standard engine is an Ilmor MV8 6.2 GDI V-Drive, with a supercharged upgrade optional.

Go ifWake riders who want the X family's biggest hull and highest ballast capacity
Skip ifYou want XStar styling and standard supercharged power
Why #3 over #4: It beats the X23 with a bigger hull, more passenger room, and higher ballast capacity.
4

X23

X23
Answrs VerdictPrecision wake boat with a clear path to more horsepower.
Length overall: 22' 11"Passenger capacity: 16 peopleStandard engine: Ilmor MV8 6.2L GDI V-Drive, 440 HP / 479 lb-ft torqueOptional engine: Ilmor 6.2L Supercharged, 630 HP / 665 lb-ft torque

The X23 is a precision wake boat with a 22' 11" hull and seating for 16 people. It comes standard with an Ilmor MV8 6.2L GDI V-Drive producing 440 HP and 479 lb-ft of torque, and offers an optional Ilmor 6.2L Supercharged engine with 630 HP and 665 lb-ft. It gives buyers a clear path to more horsepower.

Go ifBuyers who want to start lighter on power and upgrade to supercharged later
Skip ifYou want the most ballast or passenger room in the X family
Why #4 over #5: It beats the X22 with a longer hull, room for one more person, and an optional supercharged engine.
5

X22

X22
Answrs VerdictSmallest X, still built around serious ballast.
Length overall: 22' 3"Passenger capacity: 15 peopleBallast capacity: 3,800 lbsStorage: 72.5 cu ft

The X22 is the smallest X-family boat, with a 22' 3" hull and seating for 15 people. It carries 3,800 lbs of ballast and offers 72.5 cu ft of storage. It is built around serious ballast for smaller crews.

Go ifSmaller crews who still want X-family wake performance
Skip ifYou regularly carry more than 15 people or need maximum storage
Why #5 over #6: It beats the XT24 with X-family wake performance and higher ballast, despite the XT24's larger storage.
6

XT24

XT24
Answrs VerdictBiggest XT, built for towing, surfing and everything between.
Length overall: 24'Passenger capacity: 17 peopleStandard engine: Ilmor MV8 5.3 GDI HO, 380 HP / 407 lb-ft torqueStorage: 109 cu ft

The XT24 is the biggest XT multi-sport crossover, with a 24' hull and seating for 17 people. It comes standard with an Ilmor MV8 5.3 GDI HO engine producing 380 HP and 407 lb-ft of torque, and offers 109 cu ft of storage. It is built for towing, surfing, and everything between.

Go ifFamilies who want the biggest multi-sport MasterCraft with the most storage
Skip ifWakesurf/wake performance matters more to you than all-around versatility
Why #6 over #7: It beats the XT22 with a longer hull, more passenger room, and more storage.
7

XT22

XT22
Answrs VerdictCompact multi-sport boat without giving up much storage.
Length overall: 22' 4"Passenger capacity: 16 peopleBallast capacity: 3,500 lbsStorage: 103 cu ft

The XT22 is a compact multi-sport boat with a 22' 4" hull and seating for 16 people. It carries 3,500 lbs of ballast and offers 103 cu ft of storage. It delivers XT versatility in an easier-to-tow size.

Go ifBuyers who want XT versatility in a more affordable, easier-to-tow size
Skip ifYou need the XT24's extra length and storage
Why #7 over #8: It beats the NXT24 with XT multi-sport features and higher ballast capacity.
8

NXT24

NXT24
Answrs VerdictBiggest NXT — family-friendly size without the X-family price.
Length overall: 24'Passenger capacity: 16 peopleStandard engine: 5.3L GDI HO, 380 HPStorage: 103 cu ft

The NXT24 is the largest value-tier MasterCraft, with a 24' hull and seating for 16 people. It comes standard with a 5.3L GDI HO engine producing 380 HP and offers 103 cu ft of storage. It is family-friendly without the X-family price.

Go ifFamilies who want MasterCraft's largest value-tier boat for day-to-day use
Skip ifYou need X-family ballast for serious wake sport
Why #8 over #9: It beats the NXT20 with a longer hull, room for five more people, and more storage.
9

NXT20

NXT20
Answrs VerdictThe smallest, simplest way into the MasterCraft lineup.
Length overall: 20'Passenger capacity: 11 peopleStorage: 82 cu ftStandard engine: Ilmor MV8 5.3 GDI HO V-Drive

The NXT20 is the smallest and simplest way into the MasterCraft lineup, with a 20' hull and seating for 11 people. It offers 82 cu ft of storage and comes standard with an Ilmor MV8 5.3 GDI HO V-Drive. It is easy to handle for first-time buyers or smaller families.

Go ifFirst-time buyers or smaller families wanting an easy-to-handle MasterCraft
Skip ifYou regularly host more than 11 people on board
Why #9 over #10: It beats the ProStar with room for more people and more storage, making it a better all-around family boat.
10

ProStar

ProStar
Answrs VerdictNot for the crowd — built purely for the ski course.
Length overall: 20'Passenger capacity: 7 peopleStorage: 32 cu ftFuel capacity: 30 gal

The ProStar is a dedicated slalom ski boat with a 20' hull and seating for 7 people. It offers 32 cu ft of storage and a 30 gal fuel capacity. It is built purely for the ski course, not for crowds or wake sports.

Go ifDedicated slalom skiers who want a purpose-built competition hull
Skip ifYou want a boat for wakeboarding, wake surfing, or large groups

How we ranked these

The order follows MasterCraft's own 2027 family hierarchy: flagship XStar luxury wake boats first, then the X precision-wake family, XT multi-sport crossovers, NXT value family boats, and the dedicated ProStar ski boat last. Within each family, larger and more powerful models rank higher. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is new on the 2027 MasterCraft XStar and X models?

Progressive AutoLaunch, which adjusts tab position every 2.5 mph as the boat comes up to speed for a smoother launch and clearer helm view, and automatically senses load in tow mode.

What is the biggest MasterCraft boat for 2027?

The XStar 25, at 25' 7" with seating for 18 people, is MasterCraft's largest 2027 model.

Does MasterCraft make a boat specifically for slalom skiing?

Yes — the ProStar is a 20-foot, 7-passenger hull built for competition skiing, separate from the wake-focused XStar, X, XT and NXT families.

Length overall (ft) at a glance

NXT2020 ft
ProStar20 ft
X2222.25 ft
XT2222.33 ft
X2322.92 ft
XStar 2323.58 ft
XT2424 ft
NXT2424 ft
X2424.25 ft
XStar 2525.58 ft
Length overall (ft), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

Official sites

Sources

Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.