Axis - Paging Chattwake

BrtnDan · Addict Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 609

Anything this thing is missing that I cant live without? (aside from the big engine)

http://onlyinboards.com/Details.aspx?ID=34271

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

Funny, that boat was #2 on my list. I ended up with a black one. Good luck! I'd say, for me, it was only missing swivel board racks.

Chattwake · Posted: Sep 16, 2012 2:05 pm Post subject:

Swivel racks are nice. The price seems good for the hours if it is a fresh water boat. Here are the options I would want to have, minimum: Bimini, plug n play, wedge, swivel racks, high altitude prop, pop up cleats, chillax seating. Find out what it would tme to add those options if this boat doesn't have them and the compare prices with boats that do have them.

BrtnDan · Addict Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 609

How do you compare the quality to say, a Nautique or a Mastercraft.

Chattwake · Posted: Sep 17, 2012 11:22 am Post subject:

The vinyl and some components of the Axis - such as the dash - are going to be less complicated and less blinged out. You have to cut corners somewhere to keep the price down. However, where it counts, in terms of the construction of the hull, tower, ballast system, and drivetrain, I'd say the quality is extremely comparable.

What I like is that, in terms of performance, the Axis throws as good of a wake as any boat out there, drives amazing, and feels rock solid. Just go test drive a few and see what you think. No, an Axis is not going to have all of the gadgets and creature comforts taht you are going to get with nautique, mc or Bu, but it's still plenty nice.

Brit Rider · Posted: Sep 18, 2012 4:22 am Post subject:

BrtnDan · Addict Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 609

That seems almost like a plus to me.

I don't need a combo dvd player / lcd screen / waffle maker. I want a kick-ass wake, solid boat, thats going to be reliable.

thanks for the feedback y'all

ridininmd · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 1231

psh if you ain't having waffles in the boat after an early morning set you're missing out!

I didn't see a heater on the option list? I would seriously consider getting one put in. We used it constantly in my boat, a lot more than I thought we would when I bought it.

BrtnDan · Addict Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 609

We had one on the parent's old x-star. I understand the benefits of it, but i'm a "I run hot" kind of guy.

If we can make it happen (especially living in MI) i'm going to, but these costs can add up quick. Might be next winter's project.

Can anyone school me on tower speakers / bimini for the A22?

jtryon · Criminal Joined: 27 Apr 2011 Posts: 54

Chattwake · Posted: Sep 19, 2012 5:15 am Post subject:

The factory tower speakers are ok for listing to music in the boat or while surfing. If you want to hear the music while wakeboarding, you're going to have to upgrade.

The factory bimini is super easy to use, but I prefer a z5. My local axis dealer can get you whatever parts/options you want at a super cheap price. I'd check with her before buying anything local...

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

Chatwake, I'm looking for some quick release tower knobs. What kind of price can they work out shipped to 73020?

Chattwake · Posted: Sep 19, 2012 6:45 pm Post subject:

Call Joyce at 423 336 1088. Tell her Tom from chatt wake referred you.

jgriffith · Posted: Sep 20, 2012 5:15 am Post subject:

twolfcorner2009 · Guest

BrtnDan, where do you live at in MI?! I've been lookin for someone to ride with around here so I don't have to resort to driving down to Indianapolis to ride with friends anytime I want to ride. (Currently in Grand Rapids, MI)

Chattwake · Posted: Sep 20, 2012 6:37 am Post subject:

jgriffith - yes that's what they are.

BrtnDan, you ought to just nut up and buy my '12.

jgriffith · Posted: Sep 20, 2012 6:46 am Post subject:

Oh, I have to get some of those, those screw knobs can be VERY frustrating. Any modifications required or do they just work where the screw knobs work?

BrtnDan · Addict Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 609

I Live downtown GR. PM me.

Chattwake -

I'd love to, i'm a buyer at ~42k. When should I pick it up?

In all seriousness, I bought the boat on Wednesday. Picking it up on Saturday. Weather looks pretty so/so.....getting in anyway Smile

Now I need to pick up some wetsounds, a bimini, some more weight, and some hotter chicks.

Anyone know where I can find hotter chicks?

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

Jgriffith, they are screws, but they have a handle so you don't need a wrench to put them on and off. It makes raising and lowering the tower a lot easier.

Chattwake · Posted: Sep 21, 2012 4:41 am Post subject:

Can't help with the hotter chicks, but you can order wetsounds, a bimini, and bags from Joyce at 423 336 1088. If you tell he I referred you, she'll hook it up.

jgriffith · Posted: Sep 21, 2012 4:57 am Post subject:

BrtnDan · Addict Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 609

dbismyname · Posted: Sep 22, 2012 12:31 pm Post subject: