WaterSki Magazine

Boat Review If you want to do and try every water sport imaginable — slalom skiing, wakeboarding, wakeskating and more — take a look at the MasterCraft X-9. It really does have something for everyone, from a hull certified for record ski tournaments to a package of wakeboard features similar to what pro riders use...

BOAT REVIEW If your kids are begging for a wakeboard boat with a serious wake, and you're tired of begging the bank for a serious loan, look no further than the Mobius XLV. There aren't too many wakeboard boats that offer advanced-level wakes for $39,995, which includes a trailer...

Boat Review Serious slalom skiers will love this wakeboard boat. That sentence may sound contradictory, but it's true with the X-7. MasterCraft has taken its world-class, record-setting ProStar 197 ski boat and basically disguised it with a tower, ballast and hot graphics...

Boat Review The X-30 is better than ever. That was our consensus after our first official test since MasterCraft revised the X-30's hull. This big but not super-big V-drive is slightly shorter and wider than before, with enhanced wakeboarding performance and great handling in open water...

Boat Review MasterCraft only dubs boats MariStars when they are designed specifically for big families who crave big water, and at 24 feet long and 102 inches wide the MariStar 245 earns its moniker. This big boy isn't quite as big as its older brother, but it still has a lot of boat worth talking about, from the wraparound lounge with removable cockpit table to the removable bow cushion, and plenty of luxurious touches in between...

BOAT REVIEW For the boat buyer looking for versatile performance and a modest price wrapped up in a V-drive setup, meet the Moomba Outback V. Like its direct-drive cousin, the Outback V packs a punch where it needs to — hand-laid fiberglass construction, double tracking fins, a four-blade CNC prop and laminated vinyl seating — and cuts out the extras to reel in the price below $30,000 with trailer included...

BOAT REVIEW The Outback gives first-time wakeboard and ski boat buyers just what they need and nothing more: high-end construction, thoughtful features and a modest price tag. That's why we routinely recommend the Outback as the best direct-drive deal for people in the market for their first wakeboard or ski boat...

BOAT REVIEW The Outback LSV has always been our favorite family wakeboard boat from Moomba, and the changes for 2006 have only improved upon what we already loved. This year, they've added a foot in length and widened the beam...

Boat Review Over the years, we've come to rely on the Tigé 21i as a multisport boat that's up for anything, and this year it's no different. The best advice we can give you about this boat is this: When you step on board the 21i, make sure you pack your boards and your skis, because you'll probably find occasion to use both every time you hit the water...

Boat Review Look at the size of this MasterCraft X-80! The sheer vastness of MasterCraft's largest-ever wakeboard boat continues to astound us. Even better, it's absolutely packed with cool features: enclosed head, mini-bar with freshwater sink, three coolers, 17 cup holders, convertible reclining lounger, innovative sun pad, extendable bow ladder, monstrous swim platform and plenty more...

Boat Review The new Sunsport 20V follows the tradition of the Sunsport 22V and 24V, offering a versatile V-drive family boat that will please just about everybody on board. But what really makes the Sunsport 20V different is the power that's packed into its compact size...

Boat Review The folks at Tigé like to think of the 20V as the sports car of their boat lineup. And with all the punch it packs into such a compact package, they're right on the money. The Tigé 20V offers the maneuverability and versatility multisport families desire, as well as an impressive level of responsiveness from the throttle...

Overview In answer to the traditionally basic interiors of slalom-specialist ski boats, Supra introduces the all-new Comp 20. It asks why a tournament-quality ski boat can't come with both performance and luxury, and answers "Why not?" With everything from stainless-steel accents and etched cleats to the leather-like vinyl upholstery, this ride's stylish, feature-packed interior will please three-event tournament skiers just as much as the high performance behind the ski boat...

BOAT REVIEW The vRide is back after its 2005 debut, continuing to prove its worth as a budget-minded boat. At an MSRP that squeaks in just below $40,000, the vRide is what so many buyers are looking for: a V-drive wakeboard and ski boat with lots of wakeboarding features and Malibu's reputation for quality...

Boat Review When MB Sports designed the B52 V23 Team Edition it took the term "hard-core wakeboarding boat" and ran. The result is a boat completely tricked out with all the wake-specific essentials, as well as a few additional creature comforts...