Craig
2011-11-02 16:39:43 | 9785 views | 3 Comments

Overview

If you’re obsessed with riding stellar wakes but just can’t seem to justify the hefty price tag of a hard-core wakeboarding boat, we highly recommend checking out the Axis A22. Priced at under $40,000, this brand-new, dedicated wake machine delivers outstanding performance, core styling and simple functionality without breaking the bank.

Inside the Boat

You would naturally think a price-point boat like this wouldn’t have much interior comfort and appeal, but the Axis A22 holds its own. Equipped with Skybox seating, super-cool under-seat LED lighting, abundant storage and premium-grade 30-ounce marine vinyl, the Axis A22 dishes up amenities you would expect to see in a much pricier boat.

Behind the Boat

Riders of varying skill sets will love the wakes behind the Axis A22. Whether you like a big, meaty wake or favor liquid ramps with a little less oomph, the smooth, rampy transitions of this ride are consistent, no matter what ballast configuration you’re rockin’. While the factory-stocked 900 pounds of subfloor hard-tank ballast will stoke intermediate riders, advanced riders will crave the optional hull displacement potential of nearly 3,200 pounds.

Best Features

1. Plug N’ Play Ballast System
2. Auto-set Wedge
3. Swivel Wakeboard Rack

Specs

Dry Weight: 3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity: 48 gal.
Passengers: 13
Base Price: $39,995
Standard Engine: Indmar Axis AR335, 335 hp
Standard Ballast: 900 pounds

Test Measurements

Length: 22 ft.
Beam: 100 in.
Bow: 69 in. x 61 in.
Floor to Tower: 73 in.
Gunwale Height: 26 in.
Main Lounge: 64 sq. ft.
Sun Pad: 27 sq. ft.
Platform: 11 sq. ft.