Chattwake's 2012 Axis A22 Vandall Edition

Chattwake

Picked up my new ride yesterday from the Malibu plant. 2012 Axis A22 Vandal Edition. I went solid white this year. I LOVED last years boat so much I went back with another A22. This boat throws the sickest wake IMO on the market for a remarkably affordable price. I had no problems out of the '11, and it was a breeze selling it at the end of the season.

I've got lots of work to do - installing the z5, dual batteries and full wetsounds system!

More pics to come.

Oh, and much thanks to Owen Shelton at Boatmate Trailers for making my vision for this trailer a reality. I wanted all clear led lamps, black anodized diamond plate, reverse lights, full spare, and high gloss white with tons of clear on the trailer. I couldn't be happier. Thanks Boatmate!!!

Oh, and I want to give a shout out to my local dealer, Marine Outfitters (423 336 1088) for helping me sell my old boat, order this baby, and outfit me with all sorts of gear for the upcoming season at super fair prices. I've referred a bunch of people to Joyce over at MO over the past 4 years, and everyone I know who's dealt with her has been extremely pleased. She carries Axis, Malibu, Moomba, Supra, Ronix, Hyperlite, Slingshot, fly high, Wetsounds, etc. etc.

What do you guys think? More pics to come!

Chattwake · Posted: May 04, 2012 12:19 pm Post subject:

Chattwake · Posted: May 04, 2012 12:20 pm Post subject:

Okie Boarder · Ladies Man Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 10056 City: Edmond

Nice...definitely like the color scheme you went with.

GnarShredd · Posted: May 04, 2012 1:17 pm Post subject:

Living the dream.....

That thing is incredible. Someday for me...

get_sum · Soul Rider Joined: 04 Aug 2008 Posts: 395 City: Edmond

Really diggin' the clear LEDs on the trailer tail lenses!!

mgs917 · Addict Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Posts: 532 City: Spartanburg

Sick.... Nice setup. +1 on loving the color scheme.

Goonz · Posted: May 05, 2012 10:55 am Post subject:

I was excited just reading the title! Nice boat, again.. Very Happy

i liked the black one more! hehe

flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

Strange seeing your boat pretty much stock... I know that will not last long. Cannot wait to see it finished.

Chattwake · Posted: May 07, 2012 5:01 am Post subject:

Couple more pics. I've got to get the white mirror arm on, install some white wetsounds rev 410's, and a few other goodies.

chawk610 · Addict Joined: 06 Jul 2010 Posts: 668 City: Fort Worth

Really, really bad azz! I guess the money printing machine is working overtime! Smile

Bambamski · Posted: May 08, 2012 5:13 am Post subject:

when did Malibu start going with the molded in seat boxes?

Chattwake · Posted: May 08, 2012 5:21 am Post subject:

The Axis A22, A20 and the MXZ use the drop in liners. The other boats are built the other way.

jgriffith · Posted: May 08, 2012 5:21 am Post subject:

Very Nice! Although I'm curious why you need the upgraded engine? Im pretty big and we are at 3300 feet above sea level and my standard motor pops me out of the water right away. I am just running stock ballasts right now (and we had 8 people in the boat) because im a noob, next time out I will have the front bow pnp sack and I may add rear later. Will the extra weight really make a huge difference or is it just an upgrade that you typically add?

anw7405 · Outlaw Joined: 10 Sep 2010 Posts: 188 City: edmond

You live the life that most of us can only dream about. That boat is sooo sick.

Bambamski · Posted: May 08, 2012 6:27 am Post subject:

Chattwake,

Nice, I thought they were basically built the same. I have to say the Axis stock just jumped up in my mind... i wonder why the rest of the Malibu line up wouldn't figure this out? If only they'd put a windshield on it.... Is that on option? Honestly there's a lot of days on the water that can be cool and a wrap around window and closed off bow are key to having a decent day on the water...

Chattwake · Posted: May 08, 2012 6:37 am Post subject:

That's what you get for living in Canada! Actually, you'd be surprised that the axis windshield does a great job of blocking wind and spray. Yes, the cross wind will get you a bit, but I really like being able to reach out the side and grab a dock when I'm tying up and talk to the rider in the water as I pass him by without getting out of my seat.

jgriffith, I run like 4k in extra ballast on top of factory from time to time.

Broccoli B · Posted: May 08, 2012 9:00 am Post subject:

That is interesting on how the boat sits over the wheel wells on the trailer.

Nice boat, why don't you live on a lake?

Chattwake · Posted: May 08, 2012 9:26 am Post subject:

I'm working on it! I'm just saving up for a down payment.

jjaszkow · Posted: May 09, 2012 2:48 am Post subject:

Chattwake, sick boat. Makes me want to upgrade mine.

BrianABE · Outlaw Joined: 01 Sep 2009 Posts: 210

Love dual exhuast... Piss on Nautique for doing away with it!

Broccoli B · Posted: May 09, 2012 8:45 am Post subject:

Blindside_137 · Posted: May 09, 2012 10:28 am Post subject:

Dear God your boats are always sickness!

wakeboarderdave1 · Posted: May 09, 2012 10:42 am Post subject:

When are you going to install the led, fog machine and bug spraying pop-up cleats?

kavlock99 · Posted: May 10, 2012 7:19 am Post subject:

So sick. But I want to see some more interior shots!

slidin_out · Soul Rider Joined: 05 Mar 2010 Posts: 353 City: Pearl

i liked the all black one from last year but i think the all white is the cleanest scheme you can go with, if my plans work out and i order my 2013 next year it will be all white and look almost like yours, will have to make it a little different, right now just having a hard time letting go of my old trusty 210, when i upgrade it will be one of these

Chattwake · Posted: May 21, 2012 4:50 am Post subject:

Ok, I FINALLY got the boat 99.9% completed. The only thing left to do is purchase and install two rca splitters to that I can send signal from the ws420 to the syn2's to power the rev410s. I'm really happy with how things went together. I actually love the new, more basic, wetsounds tower clamps. They reduced the hanging height of the 410's significantly, which allowed me to get about an inch more headroom with my z5 that I had with last year's boat. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the Axis' tower is prewired and predrilled to allow the rev410's to be installed with the wiring going through the speaker clamps. It makes everything look soooooo much cleaner.

So, this weekend I was able to install the ws410, the xs12, run all speaker wires to the syn6 and syn2's, install a second battery, install a mirror arm and mirror, install the rev410's, and install all of the plug n play bags. I had the guys at axis upgrade my ballast system to malibu's new high flow system with this boat, so I've got full 1'' hose througout - which is going to be awesome for fill and dump times for th 1100's I put in the rear hatched and the front 900lb pnp sac. I'll tell you one thing though, it is noticably more difficult to bend and route that larger diameter tubing.

I have a little more clean up work to do on the wiring, but I'm really happy how everything turned out. And yes, I do have a huge in-line fuse between the power distribution block and the battery selector switch.

So, what do you guys think??? I hope to get it out this week and take some video/pictures of the wake.

Chattwake · Posted: May 21, 2012 4:51 am Post subject:

Chattwake · Posted: May 21, 2012 4:52 am Post subject:

kartman · Posted: May 21, 2012 5:30 am Post subject:

definitely a sick boat!!!

BrtnDan · Addict Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 609

Dibs on this boat at the end of the year (contingent on a big deal going thru)

Seriously.

Chattwake · Posted: May 21, 2012 7:55 am Post subject:

Hahaha. You got it BrtnDan!

BrtnDan · Addict Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 609

You gotta throw in that uglyass steering wheel tho...

fo about tree fiddy

vastyle · Newbie Joined: 05 Jun 2012 Posts: 32 City: RVA

Love your boat, the white tower owns it!

BTW..Hi NOOOB here!

browneye253 · Outlaw Joined: 07 Jul 2008 Posts: 115 City: Tulsa

Is there a noticeable difference in the Rev 410's over the older 485's?

I also have to second everybody's opinion on this boat looking amazing.