2023 NauticStar boats 22 XS

By Gregg Mansfield

Now under the ownership of Iconic Marine, a builder of center consoles and high-performance boats, NauticStar Boats has launched the fishing-friendly 22 XS. The 22 XS (21’ 3” LOA, 8’ 6” beam) comes with 30-gallon fish boxes to port and starboard with recirculation pumps. NauticStar also includes a 19-gallon aft livewell that is pressurized.

Additional fishing amenities include a rod management system, a cutting board and a 72-gallon Igloo cooler. The 22 XS has a wide console giving buyers the ability to add a Simrad 7” or 9” screen or dual Simrad 9” screens. 

No doubt buyers will likely want to add the optional pressurized freshwater sink and shower with a 13-gallon holding tank in the console as well as a portable toilet.

The boat comes standard with a leaning post that has flip-up bolsters and buyers can add a canvas or fiberglass hardtop to protect the console. NauticStar includes U-shape seating in the bow and offers a bow table and cushion upgrade. 

The 22 XS features a sharp V-hull and air-assist chine, which NauticStar says delivers a high, dry ride and smooth handling. With a 8’6” beam and the boat weighing 3,900 pounds, it can be towed by a small SUV or truck. NauticStar offers the 22 XS with a single outboard from either Yamaha or Mercury Marine up to 250 horsepower.

NauticStar uses no wood in the boat and its composite construction creates a durable hull. The company is so confident in its construction that it offers a limited lifetime hull warranty. NauticStar offers a lot of boat for the money and the 22 XS delivers. 

Specifications

• LOA:      21 ft 3 in
• Beam:    8 ft  10 in
• Dead Rise @ Transom:     20º 
• Fuel Capacity:  81 gal
• Water Capacity:  N/A
• Holding Tank Capacity:     N/A
• Boat Weight:   3,900 lbs
• Max Horsepower:   250 hp
• Passenger Capacity:   10
• Engine Manufacturer:  Yamaha or Mercury
• MSRP:   $56,445 USD

For more information: www.nauticstarboats.com