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2008 Virtual Test Drives
Check out our all-new Virtual Test Drives for 2008! Each boat review starts with exclusive videos of our expert editors onboard the boats. Then go deeper with the features, wakes, test analysis, standards, options and much more.
2008 Centurion Boats
Check out the latest Centurion wakeboarding boats, Air Warrior, Avalanche and Enzo models, read their reviews, take virtual tours at wakeboardingmag.com.
2008 Tige Boats
Explore the newest Tige wakeboarding models including the 22Ve, 24 Ve, RZ2 and RZ4, take virtual tours check out each model's features at wakeboardingmag.com.
2008 WakeCraft Boats
Get info on the WakeCraft ZR6 wakeboarding boat, take a virtual tour, watch the editor's review and more at wakeboardingmag.com.
2008 Calabria Boats
Check out our in-depth reviews for Calabria's 2008 model lineup! Each boat review includes our test team's wake analysis, favorite features and more.
2008 Ski Supreme Boats
Check out our in-depth reviews for Ski Supreme's 2008 model lineup! Each boat review includes our test team's wake analysis, favorite features and more.
2008 Svfara Boats
Check out our all-new Virtual Test Drives for Svfara's 2008 model line-up! Each boat review starts with exclusive videos of our expert editors onboard the boats.
2008 MB Sports Boats
Check out our in-depth reviews for MB Sports' 2008 model lineup! Each boat review includes our test team's wake analysis, favorite features and more.
2008 Sanger Boats
Check out our in-depth reviews for Sanger's 2008 model lineup! Each boat review includes our test team's wake analysis, favorite features and more.
2008 Gekko Boats
Scope out the new Gekko Revo 6.7 wakeboarding boat, take a virtual tour and watch the editor's video at wakeboardingmag.com.
2008 Epic Boats
Learn about Epic Boats, take a virtual tour of the Epic 23V model, get info on its features, watch the editor's review and more at wakeboardingmag.com.
2008 Malibu Boats
Check out the latest Malibu wakeboarding boat models, take the virtual tour of the vRide and Wakesetter models, watch the editor's review at wakeboardingmag.com.
2008 MasterCraft Boats
Research MasterCraft's newest wakeboarding boats, take virtual tours of the Mastercraft X series and Maristar models and more at at wakeboardingmag.com.
2008 Supra Boats
Read reviews of the Supra Boats, take virtual tours of the Supra Launch model boats, and learn about their features at wakeboardingmag.com.
2008 Moomba Boats
Check out our all-new Virtual Test Drive and in-depth reviews for Moomba's 2008 model line-up! Each boat review includes our test team's wake analysis, favorite features and more.
2008 Correct Craft Boats
Get information on the newest Correct Craft Air Nautique and Crossover Nautiques wakeboarding models with reviews and virtual tours at wakeboardingmag.com.
Sanger V237
New to the Sanger line in 2008, the V237 is a solid wake boat that displaces the V230 as the California-based brand's longest boat at 23 feet 5 inches. The boat has a special feel, with Sanger's process of having only one person rig the boat - rather than using an assembly line.
Q+A with Epic Boats founder Chris Anthony
Interview with Epic Founder Chris Anthony.
Moomba Mobius XLV
Moomba's flagship is revamped for 2008 with new features, styling and performance upgrades, including a new hull design and wake enhancements.
Centurion Enzo SV240
We welcomed the debut of the SV240 last year as a way to top off the popular Enzo line with the biggest, baddest boat in the Centurion fleet. It has more of everything that matters - more room in the lounge and bow, more styling throughout, more wake potential. Gotta love it.
MB Sports B52V
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.
Ski Supreme V220
Since most of our test crew is from Orlando, we don't often see some of the West Coast brands. With one of our test sites in NorCal this year, we got to check in with Supreme and check out the '08 V220. It has the dimensions of a nimble direct-drive but with the V-drive that's loved on either coast.
MB Sports F23 Tomcat
The F23 Tomcat's pickle-fork is the look of the future of MB Sports. The success of the model has convinced the company to adopt the dual-pronged design for all of their boats from now on. And the wake is really great, too.
Ski Supreme V232
The first thing we noticed about this V232 was the metallic blue wrapped around the transom. Suh-weet. This is Supreme's big dude on the block, and it looks the part.
Calabria Pro V
The Calabria Pro V caters to wakeboarders well, especially when outfitted as the Team Edition like our test boat was. A laundry list of wake features comes standard.
Calabria Pro V2
Just like its big brother, the Calabria Pro V, the V2 is a fun and solid wake ride that's suited to riders of any skill level.
Moomba Mobius LSV
With a wealth of standard features plus quality wake performance and a base price well under $40,000, the LSV packs serious value into a 21'6" package.
Centurion Air Warrior Falcon V
Centurion has done a lot to ensure that its Air Warrior series appeals to first-time boat buyers. This all-new Falcon V model is the latest example of that. For a good MSRP, Centurion loads the Falcon V with tower, ballast and more, all standard.
Sanger V215
The V215, Sanger's top-selling boat, offers a lot, but the wake is the biggest surprise. It's ready right out of the box and only gets better with more people.
Moomba Mobius LS
Yes, this is a direct-drive. Yes, it's just less than $35,000. And yes, we were impressed at the kind of wakeboarding performance we got out of it at our test on Tennessee's Lake Tellico.
Centurion Enzo SV230
If you still haven't made it to BoardStock, at least you can own a piece of that wakeboarding celebration by scoring an Enzo SV230. It's got the party style with an arcing profile and wide-open lounge and multisport capabilities for wakeboarding and wakesurfing to entertain the masses.
Centurion Enzo SV220
"Looks cool." That was the bottom-line finding on our test notes of the Enzo SV220. We admit that's a big part of wakeboarding, so we don't hand out the "cool" review lightly. But the SV220's 21-foot, 8-inch frame is packed with stylie touches like the flared bow contours and swooped-down transom.
Centurion Avalanche C4
The flashy green sparkle from the metal flake graphics on our Avalanche C4 test model caught our attention immediately. But it was the roomy wraparound lounge and winning wake performance of Centurion's classic V-drive that remained in our minds.
Tige RZ2
The first Tige model to introduce our bold RZ styling, the RZ2 has become extremely popular for its outstanding performance, multi-sport versatility, user comfort and renowned Tige handling.
Tige RZ4
All new this year, the RZ4 is the big brother to last year's Tige breakout addition, the RZ2. At 24 feet long, this boat is marketed as a big, bad wake-board boat, and once we took it out we had to agree.
Tige 24Ve
As the big boy in Tige's lineup, we made sure the 24Ve was the first boat we tested. It was outfitted with all the optional equipment we would want for ourselves, including upgraded engine, tower and ballast.
Supra Launch 24 SSV
This top-of-the-line model has the same setup used to pull the pros at the 2007 WWA World Championships, and the Launch 24 SSV is the choice of Supra's men's team riders.
Supra Launch 22 SSV
We weren't surprised to discover that the 22 SSV was Supra's top seller for 2007. The midsized model won praises from our team for top-quality wakes and superior agility.
MasterCraft MariStar 245
The 245 is a great party boat that will also keep everyone in the family happy with its versatile wake performance and plush seating for 18 people.
MasterCraft MariStar 215
The 215 is not only a great all-around boat for the family that likes to do every water sport imaginable, but it really shines for wakeboarding.
MasterCraft MariStar 200 SS
The 200 SS packs so much style and usefulness into such a small, buyer-friendly package that it's no wonder it's one of the top-selling boats.
MasterCraft X-80
At 28 feet long and nine feet wide, the X-80 is simply huge. It comfortably seats 15, and offers plenty of storage and amenities for all-day excursions.
MasterCraft X-45
The X-45 combines two things very well: a good, meaty wake suited for an experienced rider and enough room to bring along all his friends.
MasterCraft X-15
Our test riders specifically loved how the X-15 handled double-ups, a credit to MasterCraft's extensive R&D on hull shapes and solid construction.
MasterCraft X-2
This 20-footer, now in its third year, is a top seller for MasterCraft, and we can really see why. It's packed with plenty of style and performance.
MasterCraft X-1
We're dealing with a classic here. The X-1 earned its legendary status pulling perfect passes at the X-Games as well as the Pro Wakeboard Tour.
MasterCraft X-Star
The X-Star is simply one of the best wakeboarding boats ever created. It pulls numerous tournaments, including the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour.
Svfara SV2
The SV2 has already emerged as an impressive wakeboarding tow boat that not only throws out the solid, consistent wakes, but pays equal attention to style and comfort.
Supra Launch 21 V
The 21 V represents the design origins of the Supra line, and it's a great all-around performer, offering wakes that appeal to beginner all the way up to intermediate riders.
Supra Launch 20 SSV
With the similar deep keel design of the longer Supras, we found the wake behind the Launch 20 SSV to be larger than expected and way more fun for riders of various skill levels.
MasterCraft CSX 220
Built as a multisport boat in the truest sense of the word, the CSX 220 can tackle wakeboarding and water skiing as well as cruising, fishing and more.
MasterCraft MariStar 280 SS
The MariStar 280 SS is an all-around family fun vessel that can tackle that medium-sized lake near the house as well as the open water.
Supra Launch 20
Supra's direct-drive Launch 20 might be the bridge between the two water-sports worlds, serving up crossover performance likely to please wakeboarders as well as skiers who might sometimes use the boat.
Svfara SV609
Svfara's resident multisport boat is a sub-20-footer that reminds us a lot of a sleek, two-door sports car, though it's a six-seater rather than a two.
Epic 23V
The Epic 23V was developed from the ground up. Dubbed "The World's First Wake Boat," the 23V was designed to meet the demands of wakeboarders, wakeskaters and wakesurfers alike.
Tige 22Ve
The 22Ve might have been our biggest surprise when we hit the water with the Tige '08 models. The wake had a lot of pop with the optional 900-pounds of factory ballast that Tige had included on our test boat.
WakeCraft ZR6
The WakeCraft ZR6 is a compilation of over 37 years experience in hull design, manufacturing and ingenuity evolved through direct participation in the water sports industry.
Svfara SV3
We love testing boats just like the SV3. Not only can we get excited about the ride behind it, but we can also get just as excited about how comfortable it is to ride in it.
Malibu Wakesetter 21 XTi
The Wakesetter 21 XTi has that kind of performance and that vibe in the interior, from the hand-wrapped dash to the plush rear lounge.
Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV
It's hard for us to pick which Malibu is the premier wakeboarding boat. Like the VLX, this 23 LSV is the choice of many pros.
Gekko Revo 6.7
The Revo 6.7 has great acceleration and power, which we especially noticed while cutting through rollers. Our test group also noted that it gave off a nice multi-sport wake as well.
Correct Craft Crossover 226
With the success of its Crossover line, Correct Craft has introducing a new size, the 226. To maximize the crossover potential, we recommend out-fitting the boat with the Team Edition.
Malibu Wakesetter 247 RX
This boat is huge, like the 247 LSV. But this is a 24.5-footer that's a direct-drive. It's kind of like a cross between a ski boat and a cruise ship.
Malibu Wakesetter VLX
It has "flagship" written all over it, from the standard Illusion X tower to the proven V25 Wake hull. No question the VLX is on a lot of riders' wish lists.
Malibu Wakesetter 247 LSV
We had one of our most extensive test sessions ever behind the 247 LSV, the biggest wakeboarding V-drive in Malibu's lineup.
Correct Craft Crossover 216
Many crossover boats lean more toward the wakeboarding side rather than skiing. As the lone direct-drive model in the Crossover lineup, the 216 is definitely a ski boat first.
Malibu vRide
The vRide enables you to take your riding to that next level without feeling the pinch in your wallet. More than you ever expected, for less than you think.
Correct Craft Air 210
We were glad to see more tweaks for 2008, including a convertible rear seat, the new polished stainless-steel Titan tower choice and the new Zero-Off cruise option.
Correct Craft Air 230
Because of its 23-foot size, this Air 230 does the best job of any Nautique at combining the two main aspects of wakeboarding: riding behind the boat and hanging out in it.
Correct Craft Crossover 211
Correct Craft is proud of the fact, that this V-drive earned USA Water Ski approval for ski tournaments. For families who want to do everything, the 211 can do anything.
Malibu Wakesetter 23 XTi
The new Wakesetter 23 XTi offers the separation you sometimes need with the comfort and performance you can't live without.
Malibu Wakesetter VTX
The VTX is built for performance and convenience. We found it very easy to pilot, and it only needs a basic SUV to tow it and a typical garage to stow it.
Calabria Cal Air Pro V-2
This boat basically has all the wake-specific features of Calabria's original Pro V, but in a much smaller, more manageable package.
Centurion Avalanche
Centurion's Avalanche has a lot to offer recreational riders who want maxed-out comfort and convenience.
Centurion Enzo SV216
All new for 2007, the Enzo SV216 proves that wakeboarding machines don't have to be giant in size to be huge in style and performance.
Centurion Enzo SV240
If you loved Centurion's Enzo SV230, you're in luck, because this year there's even more of the Enzo's edgy style and killer wakes to go around.
Centurion Typhoon C4
Out of the box the Typhoon C4 is like a blank slate awaiting your customized vision.
Epic 23V
When Epic launched last year, it didn't hold anything back, stacking its flagship boat, the 23V, with so many standard wake-specific components and gear that there's really no such thing as an option on this ride.
Gekko Revo 6.7
Sure, the aerospace styling is probably the first thing you'll notice about the Gekko Revo 6.7.
Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV
If a boat is good enough for 2006 Legend Award winner Darin Shapiro, it must be a pretty nice ride. Case in point: the Wakesetter 23 LSV, which Shapiro uses as the official tow boat for his wakeboarding school, Ride the Spot.
Malibu Wakesetter 247 LSV
When Malibu introduced the Wakesetter 247 LSV last year, we knew it was going to make some noise.
Malibu Wakesetter VLX Silver Edition
The Wakesetter VLX has been around for a while, but trust us when we tell you this Silver Edition is like nothing you've ever seen before.
MasterCraft CSX 220
Yeah, we know exactly what you're thinking: What the hell is this thing, right? We don't blame you.
MasterCraft X-7
With its bulky tower, clean core graphics and rear ballast setup, this direct-drive is the perfect way for the pleasure-cruising family to get into wakeboarding.
MasterCraft X-45
The versatility of the X-45's hull and its 1,000 pounds of factory ballast make this boat a perfect pull for all forms of wake riding.
MasterCraft X-80
In terms of size, no other boat in this guide can touch the X-80's colossal 28-foot length and 114-inch beam.
MasterCraft X-Star PWT Edition
If ever there was a chance for the average Joe Wakeboarder to get the jump on the pros, this is it.
MB Sports 230 V
Maybe it's the half-ton of factory ballast that makes the 230 V such a versatile wake-riding machine.
MB Sports B52 V
With an updated ballast system, which jacks the water weight from an already heady 1,600 pounds to an even stouter 1,800 pounds, the B52 V has the wake performance to match its newly redesigned, edgy style and graphics.
MB Sports F23 Tomcat
MB Sports owner Mike Brendel leaned on his diverse background in boat design when he went to work on the all-new F23, melding features from his days on the boat-racing circuit with his already proven wake designs.
Moomba Mobius LSV
Moomba is looking to give you everything you want with this boat, from a full wakeboarding package to just enough plush amenities to let you taste the high life.
Moomba Mobius XLV
This is the biggest, most pro-worthy Moomba available. Still, somehow, the manufacturer suggests a retail price of only $42,595. As with any Moomba, that's a solid deal for what you get.
Sanger V210
Wakeboarding V-drives have been around long enough now that we can start calling some models "classics." The Sanger V210 fits into that category. This
Sanger V215
The V215 has been a star for Sanger since its debut in 2004. The reasons why are numerous.
Sanger V230
Sanger proves it can go big with the V230. This is the top-of-the-line model, almost 23 feet long and with a beam that's close to the 8-foot-6 maximum for trailerable boats.
Ski Supreme V208
Lately, this has been the most popular Supreme boat around. There's a lot of reasons why.
Ski Supreme V212
To come up with this all-new boat for 2007, the Supreme crew obviously did a lot of thinking.
Ski Supreme V220
This Ski Supreme V220 has a roomy interior layout made possible by the rear-mounted engine, with the nimble handling of a 21-foot, 4-inch boat that's 90 inches wide, proving that a V-drive doesn't need to be oversized.
Ski Supreme V232
Call this the supreme Supreme. The V232 is entering its second year of production as the king of this hill. Nothing else from this brand is as big and bad.
Supra Launch 20 SSV
Supra went against the trend of bigger and bigger boats when it introduced this sub-21-footer last year.
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