Spec plate typical; models vary
- Length overall
- 19–25 ft
- Usually aboard
- 8–16 people
- Drive
- Inboard (direct or V-drive)
- Draft
- Moderate
- Where it lives
- Trailer at home, Marina slip or mooring
- Towing
- Mid-size trailer: a large SUV or half-ton pickup
- Skill to start
- Some practice first
- Upkeep
- Heavy
Always go by the boat's own capacity plate and the builder's numbers. Towing classes are rough guides: check your vehicle's rated towing capacity.
Waters
- Ponds, small lakes and riversMade for it
- Big lakes, bays and soundsFair weather, with care
- Open ocean beyond the coastNot for it
Good at
- The best wakes for wakeboarding and wake surfing
- Lots of seats and storage
- Strong inboard torque
Think twice
- The most costly type to buy and run for its size
- Big wakes are not welcome on every lake
- Prop under the boat: riders stay clear
Ask before you buy or rent
- Engine hours, and has it been winterized each year?
- Do the ballast pumps all work?
- Any local wake rules on your lake?
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