American Water Sports is pleased to offer this brokered 2000 MasterCraft Maristar 230 — a genuinely vintage 25-year-old classic inboard ski and wakeboard boat from MasterCraft's family-oriented Maristar lineup, delivering the classic 5.7L V8 inboard power, purpose-built inboard tow-boat architecture, moderate 488-hour use pattern, and — a meaningful practical advantage — a matched trailer included in the sale. Offered on brokerage through American Water Sports' Shell Knob location on Table Rock Lake (Stock #B-SK-VPD3F), this Maristar 230 is one of the more genuinely-vintage entry-into-inboard-tow-boat opportunities in our current MasterCraft inventory — a classic-era pre-X-Series MasterCraft that predates the modern wakesurf-shaping systems, integrated ballast, and current-generation X-Series flagship builds that anchor MasterCraft's current lineup, but delivers the essential MasterCraft inboard ski-and-wakeboard experience at the accessible vintage price point that only a 25-year-old classic can reach. As a brokerage listing, this Maristar is owned by a third-party seller who has consigned the sale through American Water Sports; the current owner sets the asking price, negotiates terms, and remains the legal owner until sale close. The MasterCraft brand pedigree needs little introduction — MasterCraft Boat Company has been building premium American inboard tow boats in Vonore, Tennessee since 1968, and the Maristar was the brand's family-oriented open-bow inboard lineup that ran through the late-1990s and 2000s before eventually being consolidated into the current X-Series and XSTAR lineup structure. For the buyer who wants classic-era vintage MasterCraft inboard ski-and-wakeboard ownership at accessible brokerage-value pricing — with the specific advantages of trailer-included ownership and 488-hour moderate-use condition on a 25-year-old build — this 2000 Maristar 230 at our Shell Knob location is worth serious consideration.
The Maristar was MasterCraft's family-oriented open-bow inboard lineup during the late-1990s and 2000s — distinct from MasterCraft's competition-oriented ProStar ski boats (closed-bow purpose-built slalom platforms) and distinct from the later X-Series V-drive wakeboard/wakesurf lineup that eventually replaced much of the Maristar positioning. The Maristar specifically targeted the family-day-tow-boat buyer — an open-bow inboard with the versatility to serve both slalom-ski duty and casual wakeboarding duty, but with the family-friendly bow-seating configuration and cockpit layout that made it a legitimate multi-use family boat rather than a single-purpose competition tool. The 230 designation on this build indicates the 23-foot Maristar platform — a sweet-spot family-inboard size for typical Table Rock Lake use. By the 2000 model year, the Maristar 230 was well-refined mid-cycle production, with a mature inboard hull design that MasterCraft had been iterating on for years. For the buyer who understands that vintage-era 2000-vintage inboard tow boats represent a specific value tier in the pre-owned market — meaningfully more accessible than current-generation X-Series or XSTAR builds, but delivering the essential MasterCraft inboard experience — this 2000 Maristar 230 is a legitimate vintage-classic MasterCraft opportunity.
Buyers considering this 2000 Maristar 230 should understand the specific era-and-feature-content context honestly upfront. As a 25-year-old vintage-classic MasterCraft built in 2000, this Maristar predates essentially every current-generation MasterCraft innovation: no factory wakesurf-shaping system (the boat was built before the modern wakesurf era), no integrated modern ballast systems (any ballast is likely limited to removable-bag content), no modern touchscreen helm electronics (typical 2000-vintage MasterCraft helm is analog gauges with basic engine-instrumentation), and no current-generation Coolfeel premium interior appointments (typical 2000-vintage MasterCraft interior is standard marine vinyl of that era). Depending on the specific drive configuration on this build, the boat may be a direct-drive inboard (with the engine positioned mid-hull and shaft running directly to the prop, typical of Maristar 230 production in that era) rather than a V-drive — direct-drive layouts are excellent for traditional slalom skiing but produce meaningfully-smaller wakes than V-drive boats, and are not well-suited for modern wakesurf duty. For buyers who understand that this vintage-classic Maristar represents accessible entry into traditional inboard ski-and-wakeboard ownership (rather than modern wakesurf-boat capability), it's a genuinely compelling entry-price opportunity. For buyers who want modern wakesurf capability, our current X-Series, XT-Series, XSTAR, and forward-drive alternatives are the appropriate cross-shop targets rather than this vintage Maristar.
The 488-hour engine count on this Maristar 230 works out to roughly 20 hours per year of use over the boat's 25-year lifespan — a moderate use pattern that's genuinely reasonable for a family-oriented vintage inboard, and neither exceptionally low (like the 105-hour or 142-hour preservation-scenario listings that occasionally appear in the vintage-boat market) nor concerningly high (like the 1,000+ hour heavy-use vintage builds that reflect commercial-tier usage). For the MasterCraft 5.7L V8 inboard specifically, 488 hours is well within the sweet spot of the engine's service life — the marine 5.7L V8 platform is engineered for 2,000+ hour service life when properly maintained, so 488 hours represents just a small fraction of total service life. Buyers should specifically request the boat's maintenance-history documentation at walkthrough to confirm the engine has been properly cared for over the 25 years of ownership — a well-maintained 488-hour 5.7L V8 has substantial life ahead, while a poorly-maintained 488-hour build could have hidden service needs. Please contact our Shell Knob team for the specific maintenance-record documentation on this build.
This 2000 Maristar 230 is offered with a matched trailer included in the sale — a genuinely meaningful practical advantage for vintage-inboard ownership. For the buyer taking delivery of a 25-year-old ski-and-wakeboard boat, trailer ownership means the difference between locked-in-at-one-lake seasonal storage and true multi-lake flexibility — with the trailer, you can move this Maristar between Table Rock Lake, Bull Shoals, Lake of the Ozarks, and other regional water bodies through the season, and you can pull the boat home for off-season storage or maintenance work without arranging third-party transport. For vintage inboard tow boats specifically, trailer ownership is worth genuine dollars beyond the sticker itself — a matched 23-foot vintage-inboard trailer would typically cost $3,000-$6,000 to replace at aftermarket prices. For specific trailer make, model, condition, and configuration on this build, please contact our Shell Knob team for the trailer specifics.
This 2000 Maristar 230 is powered by a 5.7L V8 inboard — the segment-standard MasterCraft-era powerplant for family-inboard tow boats in the late-1990s and 2000s. Typical 2000 Maristar 230 production used the Indmar-marine-supplied 5.7L (350 cubic inch) V8 four-stroke inboard, based on the GM small-block V8 architecture with marine-specific cooling, ignition, and manifolds — producing approximately 300-330 horsepower depending on the specific variant. The marine 5.7L V8 is one of the most-produced and best-understood marine powerplants of the vintage era, with excellent parts and service availability, straightforward mechanical architecture, and a very long engineered service life when properly maintained. American Water Sports is fully equipped to support vintage-era MasterCraft inboard service through our shop. For the exact 5.7L variant on this build (Indmar-badged typical for MasterCraft in that era), current maintenance records, and recent inboard service history, please contact our Shell Knob team for the walkthrough specifics.
This 2000 MasterCraft Maristar 230 is offered as a brokerage listing through American Water Sports at our Shell Knob location — meaning the boat is currently owned by a third-party seller who has consigned the sale process through our team. American Water Sports handles the buyer-side inquiry process, coordinates walkthrough and sea-trial arrangements, facilitates the sale transaction, and manages the documentation and ownership transfer — but the current owner sets the asking price, negotiates specific sale terms, and remains the legal owner of the boat until sale close. For buyers, brokerage transactions have specific advantages: professional facilitation of the sale process through an experienced marine dealer, the ability to arrange in-person walkthrough and sea-trial at a professional dealer location, and the assurance that the sale is happening through an established marine sales operation rather than a direct owner-to-owner sale.
The complete factory Hull Identification Number (HIN) on this 2000 Maristar 230 should be verified in person at walkthrough — the specific 12-character factory HIN is required for title-and-registration processing and should be independently confirmed by the buyer against the physical HIN plate typically located on the starboard transom. Vintage 2000-era MasterCraft HINs typically follow the MBC (MIC code for MasterCraft Boat Company) prefix format followed by an 8-character serial and 3-character date-and-model-year code (typical format: MBCxxxxxA000 for August 2000 model year 2000 production). Please contact our Shell Knob team to confirm the full HIN at walkthrough.
For the complete build specifics on this brokered 2000 MasterCraft Maristar 230 — including current photos, exterior gel coat color and graphic condition, interior upholstery color and condition, exact 5.7L V8 inboard configuration (Indmar-badged typical), specific drive configuration (direct-drive vs V-drive — Maristar 230s of this era were typically direct-drive but should be verified), current engine hour reading (488 as documented in the listing data), complete inboard maintenance history and service records, factory tower or ski-pylon configuration, audio system spec, analog helm gauge condition, navigation lights, storage-cover status, and matched trailer make/model/condition — please contact our Shell Knob team directly. We're happy to walk through every detail, share additional photos and video, schedule a private showing, or arrange an on-water demo on Table Rock Lake.
American Water Sports is a Boating Industry Top 100 Dealer and a full-service marine sales, service, and brokerage operation serving Table Rock Lake and the Ozarks from two convenient locations in Kimberling City and Shell Knob, Missouri. Our MasterCraft inboard tow-boat program is genuinely deep — spanning essentially every era of MasterCraft production. This brokered 2000 Maristar 230 with trailer at our Shell Knob location represents the vintage-classic pre-X-Series entry point in our MasterCraft inventory, sitting alongside vintage 2012 X-45 (22-foot vintage V-drive), 2014 X-46 (24-foot vintage V-drive), five X26 builds across four vintages (two 2016 with the Kimberling City build including trailer, plus 2018, 2019, and 2022), 2022 XT25 (modern XT-Series), 2022/2024 XSTAR S builds (flagship tier), and new 2027 NXT24 (entry-tier factory-new). Our current wakesurf inventory also includes forward-drive alternatives (2025 Cobalt R8 Surf, 2018 Chaparral 257 SSX Surf, new 2027 Regal LS6 Surf) for buyers who want modern forward-drive wakesurf capability. For the buyer who specifically wants vintage-classic MasterCraft inboard ownership at accessible brokerage pricing — with the practical advantage of trailer-included ownership and moderate 488-hour condition — this 2000 Maristar 230 at our Shell Knob location is one of the more genuinely-vintage entry-into-MasterCraft opportunities in our current inventory.
Ready to take a look at this brokered 2000 MasterCraft Maristar 230 in person? Contact American Water Sports today to schedule a private showing at our Shell Knob location, request additional photos or video, review the build specifics in detail (including complete inboard maintenance records, drive-configuration verification, HIN confirmation, and trailer specifics), or arrange an on-water demo on Table Rock Lake.
Shell Knob: 26325 State Hwy 39, Shell Knob, MO 65747 — (417) 213-4999
Kimberling City: 13253 State Hwy 13, Kimberling City, MO 65686 — (417) 739-5912
Online: AmericanWaterSports.com
