40 Hours On The New XT23

[Stevext23]

I was shocked my wife actually allowed it to get this big. She's a fan though. You can see her walking up the driveway for a sense of scale. http://bit.ly/2j3BqP4

[CottagerGreg]

Thanks Greg. Yep the plans were for something small, but as we considered the fact that I stored my boats in heated space at the cost of almost a few hundred per month, it became larger - and floor heated. Then that lead to a hang-out space, which lead to a second floor, which lead to a higher building - which lead to a bylaw request for a taller building...and it grew to this proportion. All in all, glad we decided to do it right, and it's now nicer than the cottage. LOL

Guess you just named the next construction project to save for

[Stevext23]

That is a very nice garage setup you got there!

Thanks Greg. Yep the plans were for something small, but as we considered the fact that I stored my boats in heated space at the cost of almost a few hundred per month, it became larger - and floor heated. Then that lead to a hang-out space, which lead to a second floor, which lead to a higher building - which lead to a bylaw request for a taller building...and it grew to this proportion. All in all, glad we decided to do it right, and it's now nicer than the cottage. LOL

[CottagerGreg]

Hey JBaker, Putting the boat in storage would be a shame, since I always feel great when it's at the dock, and I'm at my office 90 minutes away from it, working away. However, I did put mine in storage a few weeks ago in my garage - and even got the tower up inside.

That is a very nice garage setup you got there!

[TassieMC]

Is that warranty material, since it appears to be a manufacturer defect that allows the potential??

Ours did it too on the X23

I had the flip-up bolster abrade my main seat cushion because a section of the stitching was a bit out of whack and it made a high point. MC sent me a new cover and reimbursed me to have an upholsterer replace it. The nearest dealer for me is interstate and requires an overnight ferry trip to get there so any issues I've had, I've sorted and been reimbursed.

You should have no issues getting that on warranty.

[Loewen]

Yes, we have the same rips on ours unfortunately...

Is that warranty material, since it appears to be a manufacturer defect that allows the potential??

Ours did it too on the X23

[Stevext23]

Hey JBaker, Putting the boat in storage would be a shame, since I always feel great when it's at the dock, and I'm at my office 90 minutes away from it, working away. However, I did put mine in storage a few weeks ago in my garage - and even got the tower up inside.

[JBaker]

Congrats JBrew! You'll love it. Should have come on here sooner, but am finally coming up for air.

Yeah, work has me tied up in DC for at least the next year. I gave some serious thought to just putting it in storage, but between work and a newborn, it's not the worst time to be boatless. And I'm playing the long game on the home front. Besides, I'm glad to hear someone is enjoying it!

[JBrew]

I saw in the photo of your XT23 that the helm seat was swivelled and wondering if your seat ever ripped by scraping along the Mastercraft metal logo next to throttle. Mine did.

Yes, we have the same rips on ours unfortunately...

[Stevext23]

I saw in the photo of your XT23 that the helm seat was swivelled and wondering if your seat ever ripped by scraping along the Mastercraft metal logo next to throttle. Mine did.

[JBrew]

Jbaker hasn’t posted in a while. Always appreciated his insight. Congrats on the boat! What boat is he now getting?

Can't speak for him but the guys at MCBOC said a job moved him away for a year or so and he is taking a break.

[Tookeymonster]

Great review but I cant help but LOL at your laziness on opening your Bimini, but for $170k everything should work with a press of a button.

fyi just bustin chops, beautiful boat and thanks for the review. I will probably pick one up in 4 years used.

[XC500mod]

Jbaker hasn’t posted in a while. Always appreciated his insight. Congrats on the boat! What boat is he now getting?

[JBrew]

Since Jbaker never came through with video of the surf wave I guess I'll have to since we are proud owners of it! REALLY cool finding this thread I must say.

[JBaker]

The Prostar with a mini-tower is wakeboardable

Fair point. Afterall, I surfed my DD for awhile.