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Hickman
Family Ties
Recommendations:
Multi-Sport
Family
While the 220V touts multi-sport versatility, the standard 1,400-pound ballast system is a wakeboarder's dream. You never need fat sacs and the weight can be easily shifted thanks to left and right switches. Consequently, even when riding there's tons of space for a full crew and their gear. There are storage areas under every seat, and the rear hatch raises as one piece or opens independently on each side to reveal huge locking storage space.
Another beneficial feature is the compression-molded swim platform with a tough textured deck and integrated grab handles. The driver has a clean and functional dash with large five-inch gauges and a commanding view on the high Attwood dual mode captain's chair.
The MB line pays great attention to details. There's netting on the underside of the rear storage compartments. And, even more impressive are the sleek style points throughout the boat (e.g., the billet speaker covers and logos). Its seating comfort is noticeable in the rear seating areas where the high backs are perfectly angled and contoured.
This is a boat that has the class and comfort that any family would love, but it's also a boat for wakeboarders who want a more subdued, classy ride. With the addition of a tower, the 220V supplies all the features a rider would ever want.
UPSIDE
Provides intermediate-level multi-sport functionality for skiing and riding.
Incredible acceleration out of the hole in its V-drive class.
An electronic three-piece rear hatch provides spacious equipment storage and is completely lit.
Drink cup holders are easily accessible throughout the boat.
The wide walk-through to the open bow allows easy entry and exit.
A superb tapered windshield design allows excellent communication between the skier and the driver.
Great throttle and armrest placement allows optimal driving performance.
DOWNSIDE
Shallow open-bow seating.
The driver's seat needs to be elongated to provide better support for the legs.
The ballast system is noticeably noisy.
Length 22 ft. 0 in.
Beam 96 in.
Seating Capacity 11
Fuel Capacity 45 gal.
Test Prop OJ 14 X 18 4-blade
Test Engine PCM Excaliber EFI, 330 HP
TOP SPEED 45.6 mph 5,300 rpm
ACCEL. TO 30 4.5 SEC. 105.9 FT.
ACCEL. TO 36 5.8 SEC. 170.0 FT.
NOISE LEVELS (db)
Neutral 57 D 57 R
36 MPH 86 D 86 R
