What is an Inboard Ski / Wakeboard Boat?

A wakeboard or ski boat is a smaller vessel than the standard dual console boats that are used for certain ski and wakeboard activities. An inboard ski/wakeboard boat is able to plane faster and allows the skier to rise in the water faster than the standard boat styles. The inboard motor on the vessel provides a safer option for users as opposed to the bulkier outboard engine styles.

Primarily, the aesthetics of this boat and interior design limit mobility in the vessel. While you do have the plush transom seats, and sometimes standing navigation, due to the high speeds and functionality of the boat, more attention is given to the seating than to walking space.

Inboard ski/wakeboard boats are designed with a deep V hull. However, unlike center consoles and sports power boats, these vessels tend to have a shallower hull and a boxier transom allowing for higher speeds, stable navigation, and ease of access (from the skier when the boat is not in operation) to the transom seat.

Engine Placement Advantage

With most saltwater vessels in the Florida region, the engine placement is located at the far aft of the vessel. While many companies have taken pains to increase the safety of the passengers operating outboard propelled vessels, the risk is still substantially higher on these boats than with the inboard motors of the wakeboard boats for sale. Additionally, as the engines are not placed upon the transom of the boat, but rather oriented toward the center of the boat, the user is able to perform a range of tricks in a safer manner.

Propeller and Rudder System

The standard outboard configurations utilize the engines as the rudder, but that is not an option for the inboard style vessels such as ski boats for sale. The placement of the propeller for this style of boat is pushed inward to avoid any tangling issues with the ski cord, and the boat is turned via a separate rudder to maintain the optimal agility of the vessel and provide maximum safety to those skiing or wakeboarding from the craft.

Where to use your inboard ski/ wakeboard boat

Due to the high speeds which can be obtained on the wakeboard boats for sale, it is recommended for offshore use. Boaters should check with their local water regulatory authorities to ensure that there are no limitations to the HP or to the operation of the watercraft.

Popular Inboard Wakeboard Brands

With the exclusivity of these vessels, the brands available are much less than that of center consoles, dual consoles, and other multi-purpose boats on the market. The options for customization may cause the base prices for the series/fleet to fluctuate.

• Centurion
• Malibu Wakesetter
• Moomba
• Nautique
• Axis
• MasterCraft
• Supra
• Tige

Brands vary in price, but generally start around $50,000 for a new base model. Additionally, commissioned boats directly from the manufacturer may incur added costs and increase delivery time. The pre-owned inboard ski boats for sale can be purchased for far cheaper on Vessel Vendor, but still, maintain the same options as the new vessels.

Looking for Wakeboard Boats for Sale?

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