Meet the 2026 MasterCraft NXT23 — a true, hand-laid MasterCraft V-drive at one of the most accessible price points in the 23-foot wake segment. Now available at American Water Sports on Table Rock Lake in Missouri, this NXT23 (Stock #MC-NXT23.26-C9BS7) is dressed in a classic, nautical two-tone — an all-White gelcoat hull and White deck, set off by a rich Navy Blue hull bottom, Navy Blue fiberglass swim platform, and Chromex designator. Inside, the cabin runs clean and coordinated with Coolfeel Flint Gray primary, 2nd, and 3rd base upholstery over a Deckadence Gray floor. Powered by the factory no-charge Ilmor 5.3L GDI HO VD 2.1 V8 and equipped with MasterCraft’s SurfStar wake-shaping system, Triple Hard Tank Ballast System, Zero Off Speed Control, Z6 Tower with hydrolock folding and 2 M80 Black tower cans, Activ-View Panoramic mirror, V3 Pro Wake Propeller, PureFlow strut, and a teak wood swim platform, this NXT23 is a no-compromise V-drive wake and surf boat built for wake, surf, ski, and family use on Table Rock Lake and beyond.
The NXT23 is MasterCraft’s accessible mid-size V-drive — a true 23-foot MasterCraft built on the same hand-laid hull philosophy and factory-trained service network as the X-Series, positioned for the buyer who wants a real MasterCraft without stepping into XT or X-Series pricing. At 23 feet long with a 100-inch beam, 84 inches of interior width, and a weight capacity of 16 people or 2,160 pounds, the NXT23 handles a full cove-day crew while still dropping into a standard slip. MasterCraft’s SurfStar wake-shaping system is on board, giving the NXT23 push-the-rope surf waves on either side of the boat with a switch — the same wake-shaping DNA that runs through MasterCraft’s XT and X-Series, paired here with a factory Triple Hard Tank Ballast System that delivers predictable, tuned weight bias for wake and surf runs. Zero Off Speed Control — the same GPS-accurate cruise-control software used at AWSA-sanctioned ski tournaments — is integrated into the dash so the boat holds pull speed to the tenth, pass after pass, for skiers, boarders, and surfers who expect consistency.
MasterCraft’s SurfStar system is the headline capability on this NXT23 — electric-over-hydraulic wake-shaping actuators that read and adjust the wave on the fly, side-to-side switching so riders can surf either side of the boat without shifting ballast, and integration with the Triple Hard Tank Ballast System for repeatable, tournament-grade surf and wake waves. Power comes from the factory no-charge Ilmor 5.3L GDI HO VD 2.1 V8 — MasterCraft and Ilmor’s high-output V8 built specifically for V-drive wake loads. GDI delivers crisp throttle response, HO adds headroom for pulling a fully ballasted wave, and the 2.1 transmission ratio is tuned for clean wake and surf speed. The V3 Pro Wake Propeller is MasterCraft’s wake-optimized prop, matched to the NXT23 hull and the Ilmor 5.3L for strong holeshot and stable top-end, and the PureFlow strut keeps the drivetrain clean and efficient. Zero Off Speed Control is integrated into the dash display, giving the driver GPS-accurate speed control and consistency through every pass.
Overhead, the Z6 Tower is standard on the NXT23 — clean welded lines, hydrolock folding so it drops and locks with a single handle for garaging and low-clearance runs, and standard Essential Board Racks for the crew’s wake boards, surfboards, and skis. This C9BS7 adds the Tower Accessories package — 2 Meridian M80 tower cans in black — for rider-facing audio that cuts through the wind at surf and wake speed. The billet aluminum accented dash with multi-gauge 3-in-1 system, black-framed windshield, Chromex designator, chrome thru-hulls, and gunnel trim in black with stainless steel finish off a clean, high-quality exterior package.
The color story on this C9BS7 is classic, nautical, and crowd-pleasing — White gel hull zones and White deck with a Navy Blue hull bottom and Navy Blue fiberglass swim platform for a clean two-tone look that photographs beautifully and holds up against the brutal Ozark sun. Inside, the cabin runs all Coolfeel Flint Gray — primary, 2nd, and 3rd base — for a modern, sun-friendly, low-glare, easy-to-clean interior that doesn’t fight whatever you’re wearing that day. Underfoot, the Deckadence Gray floor upgrade replaces the standard removable snap-in carpet with a cooler, grippier, more durable surface. The factory teak wood swim platform, folding platform brackets, billet aluminum accented dash, interior courtesy lights, fiberglass cupholder insert with phone holders, Activ-View Panoramic mirror, and 110-volt onboard battery charger round out a complete, turn-key NXT23 package.
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 NXT23 system — from the Ilmor 5.3L GDI HO and SurfStar wake-shaping system to the Triple Hard Tank Ballast System, Zero Off Speed Control, Z6 Tower with hydrolock folding, M80 tower cans, and V3 Pro Wake Propeller. 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. If you’re shopping MasterCraft NXT Series wake, surf, and ski boats for sale in Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, or anywhere in the Midwest, the 2026 NXT23 is one of the strongest mid-size MasterCraft values in the region this season.
Ready to experience the 2026 MasterCraft NXT23 in person? Contact American Water Sports today to schedule a private showing, request additional photos or video, or book a wake, surf, and ski 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
