Meet the 2026 MasterCraft NXT23 — MasterCraft's accessible-tier modern V-drive surf/wake platform, dressed here in one of the more visually striking color stories in the NXT lineup. Built on the modern 23-foot NXT V-drive hull, this build pairs full SurfStar wake-shaping, NXT Fasterfill ballast, Ilmor's no-charge 5.3L GDI HO V8 inboard, and a comprehensive blackout treatment with a Sapphire Flake metallic hull as the singular visual headline. Now available at American Water Sports on Table Rock Lake in Missouri, this NXT23 (Stock #MC-NXT23.26-C9ED4) finishes in deep, jewel-toned Sapphire Flake metallic across both hull panels — paired with Midnight Black on essentially every other exterior surface (bottom, deck, forward deck accent, aft deck accent, transom accent, platform, monogram, tower, board racks) and a Black Satin graphic. The result is a striking single-color-pop exterior where the Sapphire Flake metallic catches sunlight against an otherwise-blackout build. Inside, the cockpit pairs warm Bowmore Beach Tan base with Bowmore Midnight Black accents, Tan SeaDek decking underfoot, and Black thread for a layered, tonal interior that contrasts beautifully against the bold exterior. Equipped with the Tower Prep Package, Dual Batteries, Battery Charger 110V, and a Deckadence Tan floor cover, this NXT23 is a thoroughly-loaded factory build at MasterCraft's accessible-tier price point.
The NXT line is MasterCraft's value-positioned modern V-drive surf/wake series — designed and engineered as the most-accessible point of entry into modern MasterCraft V-drive ownership. Where the XT line brings premium spec, panoramic windshields, and the larger 12-inch XT Dash touchscreen, the NXT delivers the same modern hull design, the same SurfStar wake-shaping technology, the same factory ballast architecture, and the same MasterCraft brand quality in a more-streamlined, more-accessible factory configuration. The NXT23 specifically is the mid-size 23-foot NXT — sized larger than the NXT20 and NXT22 entry builds, smaller than the NXT24 and NXT26 platforms, and tuned for buyers who want serious surfing and wakeboarding capability at a 23-foot footprint. With a 16-passenger / 2,160-pound capacity, 65 gallons of fuel, 3,130 pounds of factory ballast capacity, and MasterCraft's hand-laid V-drive hull, this NXT23 delivers genuine pro-tier surf wave capability at the most-accessible MasterCraft V-drive price point in the lineup.
Power on this NXT23 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 NXT23 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 NXT23, this is the right configuration.
The NXT23's wake-shaping system is full-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. Standard equipment also includes NXT Fasterfill — MasterCraft's faster-fill ballast variant developed specifically for the NXT platform, dropping ballast fill and drain times and shortening wait between sets. The combined SurfStar + NXT Fasterfill setup produces a serious surf wave on demand from either side of the boat at the flip of a switch. The NXT Dash is the helm-electronics command center for the SurfStar system on the NXT platform — streamlined and simpler than the larger XT Dash 12-inch touchscreen, but covering all the essential modern-MasterCraft helm functions: surf system controls, ballast fill/drain, audio integration, and engine telemetry. MasterCraft SoundStage audio by Meridian rounds out the package — six Meridian 7-inch speakers, one Meridian 10-inch subwoofer, Meridian digital signal processor, zone control, and a 6-channel Meridian amplifier.
The color story on this C9ED4 build is bold, distinctive, and unmistakably premium. The Sapphire Flake hull — both Hull 1 and Hull 2 panels — is MasterCraft's deepest jewel-toned metallic blue gel coat, with metallic flake additives that catch sunlight differently than standard solid colors and produce visual depth and shimmer no flat blue can match. Sapphire Flake reads expensive, modern, and unmistakable from across any cove. Then the rest of the build commits to a comprehensive Midnight Black blackout treatment: Midnight Black bottom, Midnight Black Deck 1, Midnight Black forward deck accent, Midnight Black aft deck accent, Midnight Black transom accent, Midnight Black platform, Midnight Black monogram, Black Satin graphic, Black tower, and Black Standard Clamping Board Racks. The result is a single-color-pop exterior — the Sapphire Flake hull is the only visual color in the entire build, surrounded by deliberate, comprehensive blackout. It's the kind of color story that photographs distinctively in any setting and reads more like a custom-build than a standard factory configuration. Inside, the cockpit pairs warm Bowmore Beach Tan as the upholstery base with Bowmore Midnight Black on the 2nd and 3rd bases — a tonal layered interior — Tan SeaDek pressed-EVA decking underfoot, and Black thread to tie the interior color story to the exterior.
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 NXT23 system — from the Ilmor 5.3L GDI HO V8 and VD 2.1 V-drive to SurfStar, NXT Fasterfill ballast, the NXT Dash, MasterCraft SoundStage by Meridian, and the Tower Prep Package. 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 NXT23 for sale in Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, or anywhere in the Midwest, this C9ED4 build in Sapphire Flake metallic with comprehensive Midnight Black blackout treatment and Bowmore Beach Tan / Midnight Black two-tone interior is one of the most visually striking, single-color-pop NXT23 builds 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 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
