That's another direct drive (engine in the center of boat) vs V drive (engine in rear of boat) Direct drive is design for skiing. I assume you are trying to find a way to get wake boarding without having to win the lottery.
Wakeboard boats have forward drives so you don't plant your face into the prop
That’s true…when at a certain speed…but when they are running slower, their wide flat profile at the rear of the hull…also makes a huge hole in the water, to produce a fair old wake size. Wake surfing speed in particular. Modern models in the last decade from the big brands out there, do boarding, surfing and skiing very very well. Even an old 70’s stars classic mastercraft will produce a fair wake when running at slower speeds, stern deep in the water. Only when they are running at 30+ skiing speeds on full plane..they make very little wake. These modern boats mostly differ only because they can be ballasted in a variety of options to suit. Wake gates fitted help too.
Agree…although I’ve recently noticed some manufacturers of stern drives, trying to change things up…with their forward drive units. The props are on the forward end of the drive. Obviously that comes with a few compromises!
