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Wakesurfing is here to stay, and 2013 has been one of the biggest years ever in terms of wakesurf-centric boat technology. If you're passionate about wakesurfing and you want to practice on some of the best possible wakes created by boats, your next wakesurf boat is on this list...

If you’re an avid waterskier at the tournament level — or you aspire to be — and you want to practice behind the same ski boats used in competitions, your next ski boat is on this list. These five ski boats — the Centurion Carbon Pro, Malibu Response TXi, MasterCraft ProStar 214v, Moomba Outback, and Ski Nautique 200...

A bold new dash system; stronger, more comfortable vinyl; and easier-to-access storage anchor Axis’ new interiors.
2013 Axis Boat Guide Get more Axis with the 2013 Axis Boat Guide...

Ski Boat Review The Tigé RZ2 represents the aggressive styling the brand is known for, but it sets the standard in the lineup with its innovative design and function. The perfectly sized 22-foot V-drive has a ton of features that will instantly make you realize why it’s one of Tigé’s best-selling models...

Ski Boat Review Tigé’s R20 isn’t one of those mammoth wakeboard boats. Instead, it delivers performance without the bulk. At exactly 20 feet long, its versatile hull design combined with standard features like the Vector tower, Tigé SpeedSet cruise control and a 900-pound ballast system make the R20 a standout among first-time inboard buyers...

Ski Boat Review At exactly 20 feet, the RZR is a nimble performing V-drive with excellent wake versatility for a host of water sports. Set it up for open water slalom sets, wakeboarding or wakeskating and control your wakes with ease using the TigéTouch system and Taps2 technology, or utilize the versatility of the hull and load it up for wakesurfing...

Ski Boat Review The Z3 is Tigé’s flagship wakeboard boat for many reasons, the main one being the pro-level wakes it produces. With 2,300 pounds of ballast, its Convex V hull and Taps2 technology, it will boost your wake proportions to match those that Erik Ruck and the rest of the Tigé team ride at their home lake...

Ski Boat Review From the huge, wide-nose bow to the sleek and functional tapered transom area, Supra’s new SA 350-550 is the culmination of everything Supra has learned from building boats, plus a giant leap forward...

Ski Boat Review While the Launch 21V may be the smallest boat in Supra’s line, it’s certainly not lacking in wake potential or style. The Launch 21V has a versatile, proven hull that - combined with the factory ballast - produces fun, poppy, clean and consistent wakes...

Ski Boat Review Supra’s 242 is the biggest, most comfortable, amenity-filled boat in the line. With stylish, comfortable seating for you and 16 of your friends and the big wake performance that comes with a big boat, Supra’s 242 is a party on the water...

Ski Boat Review Supra’s Launch 22V is not only a sleek, luxurious boat that gets noticed inside and out; it also offers tons of standard features to make it comfortable as well as functional. Luxury amenities like the plush, flip-up bolster seat at the captain’s chair and ergonomic, stylish interior covered with 38-ounce stain-resistant Nanoblock vinyl make this a well-appointed, family-friendly boat with a tough interior you won’t have to worry about...

Ski Boat Review The boat that redefined the Nautique name is back for 2013. With a dry weight of 5,400 pounds and almost 3,000 extra pounds of factory ballast, the G23 has a big, clean, rampy wake with excellent transition...

Ski Boat Review The big brother of Nautique’s novel G23 is every bit as innovative a wakeboard and surf boat as its sibling, but with two extra feet of luxury for you and 18 friends, there's just more to love...

Ski Boat Review At just over 20 feet, Moomba’s nimble Outback has been holding down the three-event title in the company’s line for a long time, and for good reason. With four standard speakers, a new ergonomic driver’s seat, a center-mounted pylon and an Oz foldable tower, the Outback is Moomba’s ever-reliable workhorse that has pulled countless skiers, from novice to advanced levels...

Ski Boat Review Moomba’s Outback V is one of the best crossover boats on the market. The V-drive configuration means it wakeboards and surfs while also creating plenty of room in the lounge for you and 11 friends, and its nimble, 20-foot size and multifaceted hull means open-water slalom sets are easily within its capabilities...