Tennessee's MasterCraft Boat Company has extended the size range of their popular wake boats with the all-new XT25 for 2024.
The new model will slot in just behind the flagship X26 but will serve as the leader of the company's fledging XT Series of tow sports boats.
The news comes on the heels of some turmoil within the larger MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc., who recently discontinued the longstanding NauticStar brand, but have otherwise seen steady market growth within the wakesports segment.
The XT25 will most notably include two new features for 2024. It will feature MasterCraft's newly updated SurfStar system which includes built-in foiling profiles, for both left and right-side rider.
The boat will also come standard with underwater exhaust -- reducing fumes and noise in and behind the boat.
“The XT25 adds yet another model to the world’s most robust towboat lineup, which offers a diverse range at varying price points – all without sacrificing the world-class performance, undeniable reliability, class-leading comfort, and innovative connectivity that’s synonymous with MasterCraft,” said Matt McDevitt, MasterCraft Vice President of Global Sales in a press release.
“The XT25 also completes the XT family lineup, which is now available with models ranging from 20-feet to 25-feet. With more wave options, more comfort, more connectivity, and more performance and reliability than ever before, the XT25 is perfect for the families looking for more.”
Each boat comes standard with MasterCare, an industry-leading five-year, 500-hour comprehensive warranty with minimal exclusions.The XT25 will have an MSRP of $205,658 USD.
Below is a breakdown of the XT25's new features:
WAVE PERFORMANCE
Taking center stage is MasterCraft’s SurfStar. This comprehensive, integrated system consists of a combination of ballast, proprietary software, hull shape, and patented wake-shaping devices with military-grade actuators and precise position sensors. By utilizing the SurfStar system, the XT25 can fine-tune and customize the wave for any rider, delivering powerful and symmetrical waves for surfing, as well as the perfect wakes for wakeboarding. With an intuitive interface, a variety of rider profiles and presets, the XT25 creates a clean and ideal wave from steep and barreling to long and mellow, it can accommodate any riding style or skill level. To help deliver this best-in-class wave, increased ballast capacity to a total of 3,200 lbs, the XT25 delivers more performance right off the factory floor.
ENGINE POWER
The XT25 will come standard with the Ilmor Marine 6.0L MPI engine, which features a 380 horsepower and 407 ft-lb of torque, with an optional upgrade to the more powerful 430 horsepower 6.2L GDI engine. For those seeking salt water, the 5.3L GDI has an efficient close-cooled aluminum block, running 365 horsepower at higher RPMs giving it outstanding top-end performance. In addition, Ilmor offers an unrivaled seven-year, 1000-hours warranty.
TECHNOLOGY
Equipped with telematics, the XT25 provides remote access to the boat’s vitals via the MasterCraft Connect App. The app allows owners to access critical boat data, including battery and fuel levels, bilge status, and engine health through their mobile devices, while also notifying local dealers of service needs. New for 2024, digital switching is now integrated into the MasterCraft Connect app allowing boaters to be able to turn their boat’s battery switch on or off while away from the boat.
Additionally, the XT25 features four phone holders throughout the cockpit that are intentionally placed to keep phones protected all day, and with upgraded wireless charging available, boaters can stay charged and connected all day. Featuring crisp and defined sound quality from Klipsch audio, riders can enjoy music just as the recording engineer intended it with the standard advanced audio package including six speakers throughout the XT25.
HELM FEATURES
Behind the wheel is a single screen setup that allows the driver to fill ballast, select preferred wave settings, and control the music. For additional convenience and functionality, the option to upgrade to a dual screen dash with tower camera is also available.
The XT25 can also be equipped with three different tower options; the Z6, Z8 and Z10. All three tower options are the perfect blend of form and function, and have the ability to easily be lowered or raised. Finally, effortlessly store boards with standard clamping board racks. Combined with MasterCraft’s updated bimini board storage, the XT25 delivers the most board storage in the industry. The XT25 has an optional swim step that easily flips down from the swim platform allowing easy entry in and out of the water for everyone aboard.
You can get a full rundown of the XT25 in the video below:
