Direct Drive Boats vs. vDrive Boats (wakeboard boat vs ski boat)
What type of inboard boat is right for you? There is no one perfect
answer to this question as every boat owner has unique
needs and engages in different activities. But
generally speaking, if you water ski, get a direct drive
inboard boat,
if you wakeboard, get a vDrive inboard boat. But for most of us
it's not that simple. My guess is that 90% of the
inboard wake and ski boat buyers out there do some sort of
combination of wakeboarding, skiing, and other sports.
So, where does that leave you, the one considering a new
or used inboard boat? Hopefully, these articles can
help.
vDrive Boats - vDrive boats came on the scene as
wakeboarding and similar sports created the need for
larger wakes that the direct drive boat was not suited
for. Because the motor is located in the rear of the
boat, vDrive naturally produce larger wakes than their
direct drive counter part. vDrives are generally
considered the best type of wakeboard boat.
Direct Drive Boats - Direct Drive boats are the traditional
inboard boat. Originally built for competition water
skiing, they are designed to create the smallest wake
possible in most cases. However, with the recent
explosion of wakeboarding, that currently does not always
hold true. There are many models of direct drive
boat that will get the job done for wakeboarding as well
as water skiing. Direct Drive boats are generally
considered the best type of water ski boat.
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