There’s no better way to spend a warm and sunny day than waterskiing. When you’re skipping along the top of the water watching the scenery whiz by, you feel like the king (or queen) of the waterways. But it takes good equipment—especially the right boat—to keep you from making a less-than-regal crash into the drink. Indeed, the boat makes all the difference, from the power to pull you up to the hull design that minimizes wakes and cuts through the chop like a champ. We filled up the cooler, slathered on the sunscreen and set our 3LUXE research team loose to find you our three “Best Of” ski boat picks. These beautiful boats provide all you need for a great day on the water, and more.
Waterskiing is definitely a team sport. Mention that you’re going waterskiing and watch your team grow as everyone wants in on the action. Problem is, most boats only allow a “starting five” and one on the skis, so people get left off the roster. Not so with the Malibu Sunscape 247 LSV ski boat. With an outrageous 16-passenger capacity, this wondrous watercraft is big enough to tow a skier as three basketball teams watch. A boat this big needs a healthy dose of pure power and the Malibu Sun... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $65,238
There are some things that are legends within their sports, things that get an approving nod from the experts the instant they’re mentioned. They’ve proven their worth, becoming icons of performance and achievement. When it comes waterskiing, the Correct Craft Ski Nautique 196 Limited ski boat is that legend. You don’t get to be the official towboat of the IWSF Water Ski Championships by being run of the mill. A hard core performance machine, this “Best Of” sports a PCM Excalibur 5.7L, 3... FULL REVIEW
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When you’re up on your water skis and feeling invincible, there’s nothing more annoying than a big wake or shortline spray thrown out by your clunky, ill-designed boat. That won’t be a problem when you’re grooving behind the Gekko GTR 22 ski boat. The only boat in the sport with a copyrighted hull design, the Gekko GTR 22’s deeper keel is designed to handle rougher water. The design also minimizes shortline spray by funneling water under the boat, not around the sides. That enhances skie... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $32,400
