American Water Sports is pleased to offer this pre-owned 2018 MasterCraft X26 — a premium 26-foot V-drive surf/wake boat that represents the largest-platform flagship of MasterCraft's late-2010s X-Series lineup. Available at our Kimberling City location on Table Rock Lake (Stock #U-AR-WKJV9, Hull #MBCWKJV9B818), this 2018 X26 was MasterCraft's biggest premium V-drive at the time of production — sized one foot longer than the X25 and meaningfully larger than the X23/X24 platforms — and configured with the Indmar 7000 MPI marine V8 powertrain in a SurfStar-equipped, fully-modern wake-shaping configuration. As an authorized MasterCraft dealer with factory-trained service technicians and direct factory parts/service support through MasterCraft's Vonore, Tennessee operation, American Water Sports offers the kind of brand-correct shop expertise that makes pre-owned MasterCraft ownership straightforward. The X26 platform represents an interesting position in MasterCraft's modern lineup — the largest premium V-drive of the pre-rebrand X-Series era, with the modern SurfStar wake-shaping system and the broader feature content of the late-2010s premium-tier MasterCraft generation. For the surf/wake family who wants a modern-vintage premium MasterCraft V-drive at the largest platform footprint available — paired with the proven Indmar 7000-series powertrain and the kind of larger-hull stability that big-water surf families come to appreciate — this 2018 X26 is one of the more compelling pre-owned MasterCrafts at our Kimberling City location this season.
The X-Series was MasterCraft's premium V-drive lineup throughout the late-2000s and 2010s — sitting above the standard production V-drives of earlier eras and providing the brand's more-aggressive styling, premium-spec powertrains, more-developed wake-shaping configurations, and more-refined cockpit layouts. By 2018, the X-Series had been refined through more than a decade of continuous development. The X26 specifically was the largest-platform model in the X-Series lineup at the time of production — 26 feet of overall length with meaningfully more cockpit volume than the X23/X24/X25 siblings, more passenger capacity, more storage, more usable interior space, and the kind of larger-platform stability that big-water surf families come to appreciate. The 2018 vintage sits at an interesting transition point in MasterCraft's modern era — late in the X-Series naming convention (MasterCraft eventually evolved the X-Series naming into the XT/XSTAR brand structure that defines the current lineup), but already equipped with all the modern premium-tier wake-shaping technology, SurfStar surf-system control, factory-integrated ballast, modern cockpit electronics, and the kind of premium feature content that the modern surf-boat segment expects. For the buyer cross-shopping modern-vintage premium MasterCraft V-drives — particularly comparing to comparable XSTAR or XT-Series builds — the X26 represents the largest-platform premium MasterCraft V-drive of its era at modern-vintage pricing meaningfully below comparable current-vintage flagship listings.
Power on this X26 comes from the Indmar 7000 MPI marine V8 inboard with V-drive — Indmar Marine's premium-spec marinized V8 powertrain from the late-2010s MasterCraft generation, in the multi-port injection (MPI) trim that defined the upper-tier MasterCraft V-drive engine option of this era. The Indmar 7000-series engines deliver torque-rich, low-RPM authority well-suited to the larger 26-foot X26 platform — strong out-of-the-hole response with a fully-ballasted passenger load, comfortable extended cruising across Table Rock Lake's bigger water, and the kind of broad torque curve that modern wake-shaping systems are designed around. Indmar Marine was MasterCraft's longstanding marine powertrain partner for many years (MasterCraft has since transitioned to Ilmor as its primary engine supplier), and the Indmar 7000-series remains well-supported by any competent marine inboard mechanic. American Water Sports as an authorized MasterCraft dealer with factory-trained service techs is fully equipped to support both Indmar and Ilmor service through our shop. For the exact Indmar calibration spec (final horsepower rating and engine series detail), current engine hour reading, and recent service history on this specific 2018 X26, please contact our Kimberling City team for the build specifics.
The 2018 X26 is equipped with MasterCraft's modern SurfStar wake-shaping system — the brand's current-generation wakesurf wave-shaping technology that uses port and starboard transom-mounted plates to deflect water flow asymmetrically off the hull and build a clean, side-specific surfable wave on demand. Press a button at the helm to switch surf side, dial in wave shape and amplitude through the MasterCraft touchscreen helm interface, and SurfStar produces the kind of repeatable, modern-spec surfable wave the contemporary wakesurf community expects. Coupled with the X26's factory ballast configuration (typically integrated ballast in the 3,000-3,800 lbs range for this platform), the Indmar 7000 MPI's torque-rich pulling authority, and the larger 26-foot hull's wave-displacement advantage, the X26 produces meaningful, consistent wave amplitude across the full passenger load range. Standard X26 equipment from this 2018 vintage typically includes the integrated wakeboard tower with board racks and tower-mounted speakers, MasterCraft's MasterTouch touchscreen helm controls, factory ballast, premium audio system, and the kind of helm electronics, navigation, and gauge package the modern premium surf segment expects. For specific tower configuration, audio system spec, and any owner-added wake-shaping or watersports accessories on this specific X26, see the build specifics section below.
The X26's 26-foot platform is the largest in the late-2010s MasterCraft X-Series lineup and represents meaningful additional cockpit volume and passenger capacity vs the smaller X-Series siblings. The cockpit layout is purpose-built for premium surf/wake family-day duty — a wide-open bow lounge with wraparound seating, a generous midship cockpit with the helm-and-companion seating forward, observer seating at the transom for the spotter (required by Missouri lake regulations for towed-rider activities), an integrated swim platform with boarding ladder, and the kind of robust ski-tow eye and wakeboard tower hardware the segment requires. The larger 26-foot platform is particularly valuable on Table Rock Lake's bigger water on windier days when the larger hull keeps the wave cleaner, the cockpit drier, and the overall ride more confident than a smaller platform. Standard X26 amenities for this vintage typically include premium upholstery, premium audio, integrated cup holders and storage throughout, premium navigation lights, and the kind of purpose-built interior layout designed for both serious surf duty and extended family-day cruising. For specific factory option content, audio system spec, helm electronics configuration, and trailer status on this specific X26, please see the build specifics section below or contact our Kimberling City team.
The X26's V-drive inboard configuration places the engine amidships with the V-drive transmission running the prop shaft aft under the hull — placing the prop further back and the engine weight further aft than a traditional direct-drive ski boat. This produces the kind of wake geometry wakeboarders and wakesurfers want from a modern surf-class V-drive. For wakesurfing specifically, V-drive boats require the surfer to stay on the side of the wave OPPOSITE the prop's spinning direction — MasterCraft and the rest of the V-drive surf-boat segment indicate the safe rope side at the helm via the integrated SurfStar control interface, and surfers should follow the manufacturer's surf-side recommendation rigorously. MasterCraft also offers forward-drive surf platforms in the NXT lineup (NXT-series with forward-mounted prop) for buyers who prefer the additional safety margin of forward-drive propulsion on dedicated wakesurf platforms — but the X26 represents the V-drive-class wake character at premium-tier capability and modern spec. For the surf/wake family who prefers the V-drive-class wake shape and is comfortable with V-drive wakesurfing protocols, the X26 is one of the strongest premium-tier modern V-drive options in its vintage.
Because this 2018 MasterCraft X26 is a pre-owned listing, the full original equipment list and any owner-added accessories are not reproduced in this online description. To get the complete and most accurate information about this specific boat — including current photos, exterior gel coat color and graphics package, exact Indmar 7000-series calibration spec and final horsepower rating, current engine hour reading, wakeboard tower configuration and tower-mounted accessories (board racks, tower speakers, tower bimini), specific factory ballast and SurfStar surf-system equipment, cockpit and helm upholstery condition, audio system spec, helm electronics and gauge configuration, ski-tow and watersports accessories, navigation equipment, current Indmar service history, and trailer condition — please contact our Kimberling City 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 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 with factory-trained service technicians and direct parts and service access through MasterCraft's Vonore, Tennessee factory and both Indmar and Ilmor Marine, we offer the kind of brand-correct shop expertise that makes MasterCraft ownership straightforward — whether the boat is new, pre-owned, brokered, or trade-in. We carry pre-owned MasterCrafts across multiple vintages and tiers — flagship XSTAR builds, premium XT-Series builds, modern-vintage X-Series builds like this 2018 X26, vintage X-Series builds, and competition ProStar skiers — alongside our new-boat lineup and our broader pre-owned and brokered inventory across other premium brands. For the surf/wake family who wants a modern-vintage premium MasterCraft V-drive at the largest X-Series footprint of its era — paired with the Indmar 7000 MPI premium powertrain and modern SurfStar wake-shaping capability — this 2018 X26 is one of the more compelling pre-owned MasterCrafts at our Kimberling City location this season.
Ready to experience this pre-owned 2018 MasterCraft X26 in person? Contact American Water Sports today to schedule a private showing, request additional photos or video, review the build specifics in detail, or arrange an on-water 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
