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MasterCraft X-Star

23ft ski wake, built 2015–present. Primary use: freshwater.

Typical used values

Model yearUsed asking rangeMedianConfidence
2015 $93,000 – $119,500 $106,500 low
2021 $156,500 – $195,000 $176,000 med
2026 $216,500 – $271,000 $244,000 low

Ranges interpolate 3 hand-anchored years at 6%/yr depreciation off-curve. Hours and saltwater service further adjust; a full Deal Report scores those for a specific listing.

Known issues to check (2)

  • Medium Ballast pumps and plumbing fail with age and hard use — full ballast system replacement is costly.

    Source: TeamTalk MasterCraft forums

  • Medium Surf-system (Gen 2 / DTX) electronics and actuators are expensive to repair out of warranty.

Pre-purchase inspection checklist

  1. Fill and drain every ballast tank on the water; confirm pumps and timers work.
  2. Test the surf/wake-shaping system through its full range.

Typical engines (1)

  • PCM / Indmar ski-wake inboard (GM-based) inboard · gas · base score 80/100 · high-use ≥ 120 hrs/yr

    Direct-drive / V-drive GM-based inboards in MasterCraft, Malibu, Nautique, and Tige. Reliable powerplants; the risk in a wake boat is the ballast/surf system and hard wakesurf-RPM use, not the engine block. A documented, regularly-serviced wake boat is a safe engine bet.

    Impeller, transmission fluid, and V-drive oil on schedule. The engine usually outlives the boat's electronics — focus the inspection on ballast pumps and surf actuators.

Resale liquidity (84/100)

Flagship wakeboarding boat; premium wake boats hold value remarkably well when ballast/electronics are documented.

MasterCraft X-Star FAQ

What is a fair price for a used MasterCraft X-Star?
Typical asking range for a 2021 MasterCraft X-Star is roughly $156,500–$195,000 in average condition with average hours. Older year-models depreciate at about 6% per year off the curve. Specific listings vary; paste a URL on the home page for a full Deal Report.
What should I inspect on a used MasterCraft X-Star?
  • Fill and drain every ballast tank on the water; confirm pumps and timers work.
  • Test the surf/wake-shaping system through its full range.
Is the MasterCraft X-Star a good boat?
Flagship wakeboarding boat; premium wake boats hold value remarkably well when ballast/electronics are documented. Resale-liquidity score (our model, 0–100): 84.

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