MasterCraft NXT24 Review
2026 MasterCraft NXT24 Review: Premium Surf Performance for the Whole Crew
The 2026 MasterCraft NXT24 stands as the largest boat in MasterCraft’s entry-to-mid-tier NXT family. Measuring 24 feet in length with a 102-inch beam, it delivers top-tier wake and surf performance alongside seating for up to 16 people without requiring the steep price tag of the top-of-the-line X Series.
Hull, Engine, and On-Water Performance
Powered by standard and optional Ilmor marine engines, the NXT24 is built on a deep-V hull optimized for both heavy ballast stability and smooth open-water cruising.
- Engine Options: Offers reliable inboard power through Ilmor engine packages, including the 5.3L GDI HO and 6.0L MPI engines paired with performance V-drive transmissions.
- Handling: Features direct, responsive steering with optional DockStar Handling System integration, which utilizes additional rudders under the hull to facilitate precise maneuvering in reverse and around tight docks.
- Fuel Efficiency & Range: Equipped with a 65-gallon fuel tank, giving riders full-day runtime even when running continuous ballast-heavy surf sessions.
- Ride Quality: The 5,000 lb dry weight and deep draft cut cleanly through heavy lake chop, providing a stable, comfortable ride for passengers in bow and aft lounges.
SurfStar System and Wake Capabilities
The 2026 NXT24 utilizes MasterCraft's flagship SurfStar wake-shaping technology, allowing captains to easily adjust wave length, push, and steepness for wakeboarders, beginner surfers, or advanced riders.
- Ballast Capacity: Supports up to 3,300 lbs of factory-integrated ballast, creating tall, long surf waves with consistent lip definition.
- SurfStar Actuators: Features position-sensing tab actuators that adjust in real-time, delivering symmetrical waves on both port and starboard sides at the touch of a button.
- NXT Fasterfill Ballast: Reduces fill and drain times significantly, spending less time idling at the slip and more time riding.
- Custom Profiles: Offers preset rider profiles on the dash so users can switch settings instantly between wakeboarding, kneeboarding, or wakesurfing.
Cockpit Comfort, Helm, and Interior Tech
MasterCraft revamped the NXT lineup interior with high-durability materials and upgraded driver ergonomics designed for all-day comfort on the lake.
- Seating Layout: Wraparound cockpit seating accommodating up to 16 passengers, featuring flip-up bolster seats at the helm for maximum visibility.
- Upholstery & Flooring: Upholstered with UV-resistant CoolFeel vinyl that stays cooler under direct sunlight, paired with customizable SeaDek or Deckadence floor covering for traction and quick drainage.
- Dash & Electronics: Centered around the 7-inch NXT touchscreen display, offering intuitive digital switching, engine diagnostics, and ballast monitoring.
- Audio Setup: Powered by MasterCraft SoundStage audio with Meridian components, including cockpit speakers, subwoofers, transom remote, and optional Z6 tower-mounted M80 speaker cans.
- Tower & Storage: Fitted with the folding Z6 tower featuring clamping board racks, integrated bimini top options, and high-capacity storage tubs beneath all hinged seat bases.
Key Specifications & Technical Feature Breakdown
- Overall Length: 24 ft (7.3 m)
- Beam: 102 in (2.59 m)
- Draft: 29 in (0.74 m)
- Dry Weight: 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg)
- Passenger Capacity: 16 persons or 2,250 lbs (1,020 kg)
- Fuel Capacity: 65 gal (246 L)
- Total Factory Ballast: 3,300 lbs (1,497 kg)
- Engine Standard/Options: Ilmor 5.3L GDI HO V8 / 6.0L MPI V8
- Tower Standard: MasterCraft Z6 Tower with board racks
- Helm Display: 7-inch NXT Touchscreen Dash
- Standard Audio: SoundStage by Meridian with optional tower can add-ons
The 2026 MasterCraft NXT24 delivers high-end towboat performance, expansive passenger capacity, and refined wave-shaping technology into an accessible package that excels for large groups and watersports enthusiasts alike.
2025 MasterCraft NXT24 Review: Upgraded Tech and Efficiency in a Big-Boat Package
The 2025 MasterCraft NXT24 continues its role as the flagship big-boat value offering in MasterCraft's lineup. Measuring 24 feet long with a 102-inch beam, it accommodates up to 16 passengers while receiving performance and convenience upgrades for 2025—including standard underwater exhaust, faster ballast fill times, an updated standard Ilmor engine, and telematics connectivity.
Hull, Engine, and On-Water Performance
The 2025 NXT24 pairs its deep-V hull design with updated powerplants and exhaust management, delivering a smoother, quieter, and more efficient ride.
- Engine Upgrades: Comes standard with Ilmor's 5.3L GDI High Output V8 producing 380 HP and 407 lb-ft of torque, delivering up to 15% better fuel efficiency over legacy 6.0L engines, with a new fresh-air intake system for maximum engine performance.
- Standard Underwater Exhaust: Features factory underwater exhaust as standard, drastically reducing cabin and surf-zone noise levels while redirecting exhaust fumes away from riders.
- Handling & Docking: Offers responsive tracking with available DockStar Handling System integration, using auxiliary rudders beneath the hull to make reverse maneuvering and docking effortless.
- Fuel Efficiency & Capacity: Equipped with a 65-gallon fuel tank that works alongside the more efficient GDI motor to extend runtimes on long lake days.
- Ride Stability: The 5,000 lb displacement and deep draft slice cleanly through open water chop, preserving a smooth ride for everyone in the bow and cockpit lounge.
SurfStar System and Wake Capabilities
Equipped with MasterCraft’s SurfStar wake-shaping tech and standardized fast-fill ballast pumps, the 2025 NXT24 gets riders up on the wave quicker with less time waiting at the helm.
- NXT FasterFill Ballast Standard: Standard across 2025 NXT models with an extra ballast pump system, reducing overall fill times to under 9 minutes for the 3,300 lb factory ballast setup.
- SurfStar Wave Customization: Utilizes position-sensing actuators and the Rapid Surf helm interface to craft tall, clean, symmetrical waves for beginner and expert riders alike.
- Factory Foil Profiles: Includes dedicated foil preset profiles standard within the dash UI, optimizing speed and wave displacement for hydrofoil riding.
- Custom Presets: Enables drivers to store custom rider profiles for instant transitions between wakeboarding, kneeboarding, and wakesurfing.
Cockpit Comfort, Helm, and Interior Tech
The 2025 NXT interior combines heat-resistant materials with helm ergonomics and connected-boat technology.
- Seating Layout: Expansive wraparound cockpit lounge seating up to 16 passengers, featuring flip-up helm bolster seats and deep storage lockers under all hinged cushions.
- Helm Controls & Armrest Volume Knob: Centered around a 7-inch NXT touchscreen with standard wireless phone charging and an armrest volume control dial for audio adjustments without taking eyes off the water.
- MasterCraft Connect & Telematics: Standard telematics integration connects with the MasterCraft Connect App, allowing boat owners to remotely check battery status, monitor fuel levels, track usage, and locate nearby fuel spots.
- Upholstery & Flooring: UV-resistant CoolFeel vinyl seating surfaces paired with customizable SeaDek flooring for superior foot traction and quick drying.
- Audio & Tower: Fitted with the Z6 folding tower with clamping board racks and a premium marine sound system with optional tower speaker cans.
Key Specifications & Technical Feature Breakdown
- Overall Length: 24 ft (7.3 m)
- Beam: 102 in (2.59 m)
- Draft: 29 in (0.74 m)
- Dry Weight: 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg)
- Passenger Capacity: 16 persons or 2,250 lbs (1,020 kg)
- Fuel Capacity: 65 gal (246 L)
- Total Factory Ballast: 3,300 lbs (1,497 kg) with standard FasterFill (<9 min fill times)
- Engine Standard/Options: Ilmor 5.3L GDI HO V8 (380 HP) standard / Ilmor 6.0L MPI V8 option
- Tower Standard: MasterCraft Z6 Tower with board racks
- Helm Display: 7-inch NXT Touchscreen with armrest audio control dial
- Exhaust System: Standard Underwater Exhaust
- Connected Tech: Standard MasterCraft Connect App & Telematics
The 2025 MasterCraft NXT24 elevates value-focused towboat performance by blending high-capacity passenger comfort, reduced noise, faster ballast setup, and connected technology into an all-around performance package.
2024 MasterCraft NXT24 Review: High-Capacity Surf Performance at an Accessible Price Point
The 2024 MasterCraft NXT24 delivers the room, performance, and wave-shaping quality of a flagship towboat without the premium price tag of the X or Star Series. At 24 feet long with a 102-inch beam, this high-capacity boat comfortably seats up to 16 passengers while bringing MasterCraft's proven SurfStar system into an approachable, value-packed platform.
Hull, Engine, and On-Water Performance
Built on a deep-V hull engineered for stability and heavy ballast displacement, the 2024 NXT24 provides a confident, smooth ride across both glassy bays and choppy main channels.
- Engine Options: Powered by Ilmor marine engine packages, standard with the 5.3L GDI HO V8 (365 hp) or the optional 6.0L MPI V8 (373 hp) paired with heavy-duty V-drive transmissions.
- Handling: Features direct steering response with optional DockStar Handling System integration, utilizing dual secondary rudders under the hull to give captains precise control when backing into slips or docking.
- Fuel Efficiency & Range: Equipped with a 65-gallon fuel tank, offering ample capacity for long days of uninterrupted surfing and towing.
- Ride Quality: The 5,000 lb dry weight and deep draft cut cleanly through heavy lake chop, maintaining passenger comfort across the bow and aft seating areas.
SurfStar System and Wake Capabilities
The 2024 NXT24 utilizes MasterCraft's signature SurfStar wake-shaping technology, giving drivers precise control over wave length, height, and push through simple touchscreen controls.
- Ballast Capacity: Comes equipped with up to 3,300 lbs of factory-integrated ballast, producing long, clean surf waves with consistent push and solid lip structure.
- SurfStar Actuators: Utilizes high-precision electric tab actuators with position sensing to create clean, symmetrical waves on both port and starboard sides.
- Custom Wave Profiles: Features intuitive rider presets at the helm, enabling rapid switching between beginner surf settings, steep wakeboard ramps, and relaxed cruising.
- Fast-Fill Ballast: Designed with high-flow pumps to minimize fill and drain times, keeping riders on the water rather than sitting idle at the dock.
Cockpit Comfort, Helm, and Interior Tech
MasterCraft focused the 2024 NXT interior on ergonomics, durability, and open space, creating a versatile cockpit for large groups and active families.
- Seating Layout: Spacious wraparound cockpit lounge with a deep bow section accommodating up to 16 passengers, equipped with a flip-up bolster at the captain's helm for enhanced visibility.
- Upholstery & Flooring: Upholstered in heat-resistant CoolFeel vinyl to keep surfaces comfortable on hot summer days, paired with standard SeaDek non-skid flooring for traction and easy cleaning.
- Dash & Electronics: Centered around a 7-inch NXT touchscreen display, giving captains clear digital switching, speed control presets, ballast monitoring, and engine diagnostics.
- Audio Setup: Outfitted with a premium Klipsch marine audio package, including cockpit speakers, subwoofers, helm controls, and optional Z6 tower-mounted speaker cans.
- Tower & Storage: Standard with the easy-folding Z6 tower featuring clamping board racks, integrated bimini top options, and deep storage lockers beneath hinged seat bases.
Key Specifications & Technical Feature Breakdown
- Overall Length: 24 ft (7.3 m)
- Beam: 102 in (2.59 m)
- Draft: 29 in (0.74 m)
- Dry Weight: 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg)
- Passenger Capacity: 16 persons or 2,250 lbs (1,020 kg)
- Fuel Capacity: 65 gal (246 L)
- Total Factory Ballast: 3,300 lbs (1,497 kg)
- Engine Standard/Options: Ilmor 5.3L GDI HO V8 / 6.0L MPI V8
- Tower Standard: MasterCraft Z6 Tower
- Helm Display: 7-inch NXT Touchscreen
- Standard Audio: Klipsch Marine Audio System
The 2024 MasterCraft NXT24 combines big-boat passenger capacity, straightforward helm operation, and serious wave performance into an accessible package built for all-day family fun.
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