Mastercraft vs Heyday Wake Boats
Both Mastercraft and Heyday brands make great wake boats. Each company is known for designing and manufacturing high quality, craftsmanship, and performance boats. But each wake boat has their own signature style and features.
If you're looking for a great wakeboarding boat then comparing Mastercraft and Heyday wake boats is a great place to start. We compared the Mastercraft NXT21 and NXT23 wake boats and the Heyday H20 wake boat.
Wake sports are easier with a wake boat that is designed for water displacement and has the features you need for a great day out on the lake. Choosing the best wake boats for Arizona lakes comes down to just a few things: hull design, ballast, and a good surf system.
Hull Design
Wakeboarding boats need to have a V-shaped hull design which helps displace water and makes long, tall waves.
Ballast
Ballast is all about making boats heavier and displacing more water. The heavier the boat the larger the water displacement, the bigger the wave. But you don't have to buy a huge heavy boat to have a lot of ballast.
Internal ballast systems are automated systems in wake boats that fill the boat's ballast tanks with water when you want to start making waves. This weighs down the hull, increasing weight, and displacing more water.
Surf System
Wake boats with a good surf system have unique ways to make big waves.
3 Tips When Buying a Wake Boat
If you're looking to buy a wakeboard boat, whether new or used, make sure you remember these 3 tips before buying.
Do Your Research
Owning a boat comes with both hassles and rewards. There are always more costs than you realize, like fuel, accessories, repairs and maintenance.
Consider The Size You Need
The best wakeboarding boats are 18-25 feet in length. This size gives you enough space to socialize and maneuver around the boat, while also being small enough to be easy to dock, trailer, and store.
Buy From A Reputable Dealer
An Authorized dealer has the trusted service and warranties you'll want as a boat owner. Their service departments will be certified to maintain the boat, too. Here at Laken Water Sports, we are the only Authorized Heyday boat dealer in the Phoenix area.
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Heyday H20 Wake Boat
The Heyday H20 wake boat is the best wakeboard boat for Arizona families in 2023. It's the smaller more performance-oriented little sister to Heyday's H22 wake boat.
This 20 foot boat packs a big performance punch without the hassle of hauling around a larger boat. It's fully customizable for all wake sports skill levels, has plenty of room, new signature Heyday features, and enough performance power to make wakeboarding easy for any rider.
The Heyday H20 wake boat has tons of comfortable space for up to 12 passengers. There are plenty of cup holders and armrests throughout the boat.
In the bow, you can easily converted the wrap around seating into a playpen style. Just pop in the removeable cushion when you want to have more soft spaces. There are armrests and cupholders next to every seat.
You'll find a huge communicating storage space under the seats on both sides of the boat.
True to Heyday's style of wake boats, there is plenty of comfortable seating designed for socializing. Each seat is made with Heyday's signature H Series stitching upholstery.
Everyone will be able to hear the music with 8 high quality speakers located on all sides of the boat.
In the cockpit, you'll find a wireless charging system where it's easy to charge your phone.
There is push button storage underneath the cockpit with a huge storage compartment.
A convertible seat slides into the cockpit area making it easy for passengers to watch wake sports from the back of the boat.
The helm of the H20 wake boat has soft button controls with an integrated touch screen. You'll get all the same great features you find on HeyDay's WT series wake boats. But the H20 has custom Heyday software. You can go into your menus, pick what you want, and customize your experience.
Setting the H20 up for wakeboarding is easy. Just use the SimRad touch screen right from the driver's seat. In the upper left of the screen is a button to fill the ballast and forget it. Once you press that button and all the tanks automatically fill and it shuts off when they're full.
For wake surfing, activate the surf system by pushing the Surf Left of Surf Right buttons on the screen. You can customize the wake with the center tab. This allows every rider to have a pristine wake, just the way they like it.
The rear facing seats in the back are one of Heyday's signature features. With room for 2 passengers to have front row seats to wake sports complete with cup holders and speakers. They're legal so you can ride in them at top speed.
H20 wake boats have Heyday's signature tower. It comes with pivoting board racks making it easy to get wake boards in and out of the boat tower. It fits wake boards, surf boards, and just about any other kind of board you can use for wake sports.
The H20 boat comes with an easy to maneuver Bimini for easy shade on sunny days. Easily pull it down for shade and back for sun.
One of the coolest features of the Heyday H20 wake boat is the rear stereo control center. When you're parked at the sand bar, you can control your music without having to jump back on board.
The push button swim platform makes this boat shorter. So when it's time to get it on the trailer and store it in your garage, you're boat becomes easier to handle.
H20 wake boats have a brand new style of surf exhaust system. It pumps exhaust down and out into the surf wave which makes the ride much quieter than the Mastercraft.
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Boat Length
20 feet
Time To Plane
3.9 Seconds
Ballast
2,400 lbs
Fuel Economy
40 gallons and 23.1 MPH @ 3,500 RPM
Seating
12 People
MasterCraft NXT21 and NXT23 Wake Boats
Mastercraft has 2 brand new boats for 2023. They're the latest in the NXT series of tow boats. This year's design is all about convenience, amenities, and performance.
Both boats have the Mastercraft signature Surf Star Surf system which creates customizable waves with the push of a button.
The NXT21 and NXT23 wake boats deliver a brand new hybrid bow design that has more storage and seating than previous models.
You'll find a huge boost in ballast capacity making bigger, longer waves than ever before.
The rear portion of the cockpit can become a convertible rear seat for socializing or watching wakeboarding.
Mastercraft upholstery is made of an upgraded Cool Feel material that keeps seats 30% cooler than standard marine vinyl. For Arizona, where sitting on beach towels on the boat is essential, we think this feature is a nice addition.
Both boats have telematics which works through the Mastercraft Connect App on your phone. You can check fuel status, critical alarms, battery levels, bilge status, and engine power. The app also communicates with your local dealer and lets you know when you need to get your boat serviced.
The NXT21 and NXT23 wake boats each have on board entertainment and a Bluetooth audio system. The upgrade has 6 cockpit speakers and the tower can have another 4 speakers.
There are 5 wireless charging stations around the boat to keep everyone's phone working.
The tower has enough capacity for 4 wake boards. There is a flip down swim step on both boats making getting on and off the boat easy.
Mastercraft NXT21 Wake Boat
Boat Length
21'1"
Ballast
2,660 lbs
Fuel
59 Gallons
Seating
14 People
Mastercraft NXT23 Wake Boat
Boat Length
23'0"
Ballast
3,130 lbs
Fuel
65 Gallons
Seating
16 People
Final Thoughts
Buying the best wake boat for Arizona lakes comes down to the hull design, ballast, and surf system technology. Heyday and Mastercraft both make boats that are made for performance and quality. Laken Water Sports is the only Authorized dealer for Heyday boats in Arizona. Check out our inventory to find a new or used boat that will be the perfect fit for you and your family.
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