How Much Does a 24 to 26 ft Wake Boat Weigh?
Ready to tow, a 24 to 26 ft wake boat usually weighs 6,700 to 9,700 lbs, including the trailer.
Published boat weights (5,000 to 7,200 lbs for 24 ft MasterCraft models) plus a tandem-axle trailer of roughly 1,300 to 1,700 lbs, up to about 525 lbs for a full 65 to 86 gal tank, and 200 to 300 lbs of boards and gear, with ballast tanks drained; towing with full ballast adds another 3,300 to 4,050 lbs.
Tongue weight: about 400 to 800 lbs. Hitch: standard bumper-pull (receiver hitch).
Real examples
| Example | Published weight | What that weight includes |
|---|---|---|
| MasterCraft NXT24 | 5,000 lbs | boat weight, no trailer, fuel or ballast (3,300 lb ballast, 65 gal fuel) |
| MasterCraft X24 (2027) | 7,200 lbs | boat weight, no trailer, fuel or ballast (4,050 lb ballast, 86 gal fuel) |
| Karavan Tandem Axle Aluminum 5800# Bunk Trailer | 1,270 lbs | empty trailer (5,800 lb capacity, 7,070 lb GVWR) |
Published weights are usually dry, before fuel, water, batteries, and gear. Weigh your rig at a truck stop scale to know for sure.
Can your vehicle tow a 24 to 26 ft wake boat?
Which vehicles can tow a 24 to 26 ft wake boat?
5 of 16 vehicles we cover can tow a typical 24 to 26 ft wake boat at 8,000 lbs, using each one's best-case current rating.
| Vehicle | Max towing | Can it tow it? |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford F-150 | 13,500 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 13,300 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Toyota Tundra | 12,000 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Ram 1500 | 11,610 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe | 8,400 lbs | Close to limit |
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 7,500 lbs | No |
| 2026 Toyota Tacoma | 6,500 lbs | No |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 6,200 lbs | No |
| 2026 Toyota 4Runner | 6,000 lbs | No |
| 2025 Kia Telluride | 5,500 lbs | No |
| 2026 Ford Explorer | 5,000 lbs | No |
| 2026 Honda Pilot | 5,000 lbs | No |
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade | 5,000 lbs | No |
| 2026 Toyota Highlander | 5,000 lbs | No |
| 2026 Ford Bronco | 4,500 lbs | No |
| 2026 Subaru Outback | 3,500 lbs | No |
Common questions
How much does a 24 to 26 ft wake boat weigh?
Loaded and on its trailer, a 24 to 26 ft wake boat typically weighs 6,700 to 9,700 lbs. Published boat weights (5,000 to 7,200 lbs for 24 ft MasterCraft models) plus a tandem-axle trailer of roughly 1,300 to 1,700 lbs, up to about 525 lbs for a full 65 to 86 gal tank, and 200 to 300 lbs of boards and gear, with ballast tanks drained; towing with full ballast adds another 3,300 to 4,050 lbs.
What's the tongue weight of a 24 to 26 ft wake boat?
Plan on 5% to 10% of the loaded weight, about 400 to 800 lbs at a typical 8,000 lbs.
What size vehicle do I need to tow a 24 to 26 ft wake boat?
Look for a towing rating of at least 12,500 lbs so a heavier 24 to 26 ft wake boat still sits under 80% of the rating.
Sources
- MasterCraft NXT24 (MasterCraft)
- MasterCraft X24 (MasterCraft)
- Tandem Axle Aluminum 5800# Bunk Trailer (Karavan Trailers)
- Trailer Weight Distribution (tongue weight 5% to 10%) (MasterCraft)