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KingFisher 23 XAC / 25 XAC (2025-)
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Brief Summary
KingFisher extends to cruising market with new 23 and 25 XAC models. New weekenders priced to avoid Canada’s luxury tax on boats while delivering serious offshore credentials.
Specifications
| Length Overall |
23 - 23' 2" / 7.06 m 25 - 25' 2" / 7.67 m |
|---|---|
| Beam |
23 - 8' 6" / 2.59 m 25 - 8' 6" / 2.59 m |
| Deadrise/Transom |
23 - Variable 16° 25 - Variable 16° |
| Fuel Capacity |
23 - 85 gal / 322 L 25 - 85 gal / 322 L |
ARTICLE COURTESY OF IBI NEWS
By Craig Ritchie
British Columbia, Canada-based heavy duty aluminium boat builder KingFisher Boats has extended its product range into the weekend cruising sector with the announcement of two new pocket cruiser models.
Set to debut at the upcoming Vancouver International Boat Show later this month, the all-new 23 XAC and 25 XAC models are said to be “designed for families, offering a hybrid solution for both fishing and cruising” according to the firm. The new models are positioned as suited to weekend getaways in coastal markets such as the Pacific Northwest and the Great Lakes – and to fall under the C$250,000 threshold for Canada’s luxury tax.
“Our purpose is to enrich lives while spending time on the water. The 23 XAC and 25 XAC models were designed to reflect that with practical, versatile and comfortable accommodations for fishing or just enjoying life with family and friends,” said KingFisher Boats president, Baxter Bolton. “These boats are about more than functionality; they’re about creating opportunities for connection.”
Both the 23ft 23 XAC and 25ft 25 XAC are built on a welded, heavy-duty aluminium hull with a 16 degree variable deadrise to handle ocean swells, with extra-large 322 L fuel tanks for extended operating range. Notable features include an extra-large cuddy cabin with a V-berth, USB charge points, direct bonded glass windows, tinted side cabin windows with integrated sliders and screens, and a roof hatch with a screen for ventilation. Cabin headroom on both models is said to be six feet, three inches for extended time on the water.
With suggested retail prices of C$164,833 and $179,413 respectively, the 23 XAC and 25 XAC fall below the threshold for Canada’s luxury tax, giving the new models a decisive sales advantage in Kingfisher’s home market.
KingFisher manufactures a range of 26 heavy aluminium boat models ranging from 18ft-35ft, catering primarily to the recreational fishing market.