MB Sports B52V

OVERVIEW
The B-52V is the classic in MB's lineup. It debuted in 1996 and has been refined annually for more than a decade to add space, update graphics and enhance it overall. For the first-time buyer, that means a time-tested platform at a budget-conscious price. Oh, and the flames shooting throughout the upholstery rock.

WHAT WE DIG
• Graphics in the gelcoat — no stickers
• New carbon-look vinyl has modern style
• Updated platform offers four more square feet
• Standard Clarion system rocks with 600-watt amp and 10-inch sub
• Billet everywhere

FEATURES
Highlight Feature
MB's adjustable ballast system. It enables riders of every level to fine-tune the wake to their liking by adjusting the amount of water loaded into the twin 100-gallon port and starboard tanks. And with no bags in the back of the boat, there's more storage capacity.

Hull
MB's Extended Wake Plane hull is designed for the B-52V to get out of the water quickly with minimal time to plane and very little bow rise thanks to a specially designed keel pattern that works in conjunction with a molded-in piece to maximize performance. And it's all orchestrated with engineered rocker as MB strives to produce the best wakes possible.

Ballast
Standard ballast doesn't get much beefier than the MB line. And the B-52V is no exception with 1,800 pounds of wake-building weight to play with, loaded evenly along both sides of the boat for better balance and stability. For 2008, there are new heat sensors on the manifold, which protect against impeller damage if you leave the pump running accidentally.

Tower
The B-52V's standard Skylon Swoop tower allows for easy garage parking thanks to a user-friendly, scissorlike folding pattern that lowers the rig down into the boat in about a minute. We like the standard board racks and bimini top, and with aircraft aluminum construction and anodized billet accessories, it's as tough as it is good-looking.

Wake
The B-52V's wake is a forgiving and beginner-friendly playground that's perfect for new riders to cut their teeth. And with even more weight, riders might be able to ramp up to an advanced wake.

SPECS
Length w/o platform: 21' 6"
Beam: 8'
People: 10
Dry weight: 3,400 lb.
Ballast: 1,800 lb. total (two tanks: 900 lb. each)
Tower: Skylon Racks: Clamp
Main lounge: 53 sq. ft.
Stereo: Clarion deck, Tidal Audio speakers, amp, subwoofer, satellite radio-ready
Fuel: 45 gal.

For more information, please visit www.mbsports.net.