Wakeboarding boats with walk-thru transom

Road Head · Criminal Joined: 03 Jul 2006 Posts: 70 City: Nashville

In the next couple of years, I might start searching for a wakeboard specific boat. There are a couple of things that I want for sure though, and wanted to know which boats came with these options. There are just so many manufacturers and models, its a big search.

Specs I want:
At least 22' open bow
Vdrive
Walk through (thru) transom
Snap in/out carpet

Obviously, I am interested in wake as well, but Im not a pro, and never will be. My boat will be used for recreation (mainly watersports), but also some cruising and of course, hanging out. We take our dogs with us often (which is why I want the snap in/out carpet), and I think the walk-through transom is just a great feature.

If anybody knows of a specific boat that matches these, I would be interested in researching them, and eventually going for a test drive.

BTW, Centurion Avalanche seems to fit these specs, except Im not sure about the carpet, or what years?

vawakemonster · Posted: Aug 17, 2006 8:52 am Post subject:

I think centrion mastercraft and moomba are the only ones with snap in/out carpet. you might check for an older moomba kanga it had a true walkthrough transom. I dont think mastercraft has any walkthroughs and maybe not the carpet but i thought it was part of their saltwater series.

darty · Addict Joined: 18 Mar 2003 Posts: 522 City: Lexington

I'm not sure you'll find snap in carpet in many wakeboard boats, with the exception of maybe the x-star & other MC saltwater series. The reason being that it is costly to make a reverse mold...or a seperate mold for the interior. I know the x-star is completely snap-in carpet and the last gen. mobius' has snap in for the bow only...but those are the only two that I know of...

krbaugh · Addict Joined: 24 Jan 2003 Posts: 758 City: Edwardsville

The Centurion Avalanche comes in a Walk thru version that fits all your requirments.

The Avalanche has been built since 01 and has always had the snap out carpet and a walk thru version.

FYI my dealer has a left over 05 Avalanche with the walk thru but you have to like lime green Very Happy

http://www.clarkboatmotor.com/detail.asp?product_id=fnej1466k405

Road Head · Criminal Joined: 03 Jul 2006 Posts: 70 City: Nashville

Thanks guys. krbaugh, that boat looks good - when I read "lime green" I was picturing the hull to look like the incredible Hulk. As it sits, thats a sharp looking boat - lime green isnt my favorite, but it isnt terrible. And that is exactly what I was wondering about how long they have been made.

Also, from what I have read, Centurion seems to have the deepest "V", which should be good for rougher water and cruising. I wish I could win the lottery!

Nauty · Addict Joined: 12 Feb 2004 Posts: 827 City: Lake Dallas

The new 2007 Supra 22SSV (sunsport V) has a walk through transom, or at least steps to the transom. I think snap in carpet is an option, but you may check their website to make sure.

gene3x · Addict Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 759 City: Dallas

Don't know about snap in carpet but the 24 Sunsport and the new 22 Sunsport have the coolest walk thru of them all. The back hatch door lifts up to an underlying walk thru that also lifts up for storage. That is what the steps lead to! So technically you have a handrail with the storage door open for old folks too!

krbaugh · Addict Joined: 24 Jan 2003 Posts: 758 City: Edwardsville

Yeah the Cenurion Enzo SV230 has had The back hatch door lifts up to an underlying walk thru that also lifts up for storage since 2004 GREAT idea best of both worlds. Of course you have to take the time to lift it up Wink

gene3x · Addict Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 759 City: Dallas

krbaugh · Addict Joined: 24 Jan 2003 Posts: 758 City: Edwardsville

"OMG!! What a hassle."

I am sure you told Supra the same thing Rolling Eyes

"Don't know about snap in carpet but the 24 Sunsport and the new 22 Sunsport have the coolest walk thru of them all. The back hatch door lifts up to an underlying walk thru that also lifts up for storage."

Cornut · Criminal Joined: 07 Aug 2004 Posts: 75 City: Richardson

This one is a no-brainer to me: Nautique SV-211.

The only part of your criteria it falls short of is the length, which is 20'-9" (without platform). If that's just too small, then check out the 226, which is 2 feet longer.

gene3x · Addict Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 759 City: Dallas

Don't know about the 226 but the wake on the 211 sucks. (I am serious) At least the 2 times I was behind it. (1200 lbs of ballast and I was having trouble squeaking out inverts!) Rolling Eyes

Sportster4Tec · Posted: Aug 17, 2006 3:01 pm Post subject:

All the Mastercraft X Series boats have snap in carpet, not just the X-Star.

Lauri H · Outlaw Joined: 04 Aug 2004 Posts: 226 City: Theodosia

Road Head, the Avalanche that Kevin posted is absolutely gorgous in person. We looked at it when we bought our Enzo from them.
We went with the Enzo because my husband liked the HUGE interior. Also, I prefer the walk through on the Enzo. It is much wider than the Avalanche, and I liked that the "pull up" back cushion acts as a hand rail for little ones..
But...all that said, go check out that Avalanche if you have the time. It is a beautiful boat, and loaded up! Bet they would give you a great deal, too, huh Kevin??
Wink

krbaugh · Addict Joined: 24 Jan 2003 Posts: 758 City: Edwardsville

yep they are motivated to move it

sanddragon2004 · Outlaw Joined: 27 Jun 2005 Posts: 152 City: San Jose

got an 03 typhoon with the walk through and love it!

one of the best features id have to say, O and it also has the snap in carpet.

bmartin · Addict Joined: 05 Feb 2003 Posts: 794

Road Head, When I first read your post I was thinking of the Avalanche would be perfect and krbaugh, nailed it for you. And yes centurions have deeper Vs than others which should make them better to cruise in.

Road Head · Criminal Joined: 03 Jul 2006 Posts: 70 City: Nashville

Thanks for all the input. The Avalanche is a beautiful boat. However, I saw a 2000 Mastercraft Prostar 190 this weekend, WOW! - this guy's boat was spotless and it was incredibly nice. I started browsing the Mastercraft selection, and really like the Maristar's as well. Good thing I have a couple years to do my research and take test drives!

Wake On My Mind · Criminal Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Posts: 52 City: Oshawa

I could recomend checking out the session 22si. This boat has all u want and the snap in carpet is a standard feature. I've ridden behind this boat and it throws a pro level wake with the 3 tank ballast. Its pretty roomy and can seat about 7-9 people comfortably. Check it out

http://www.sessionboats.com/

pilot_ryder · Posted: Aug 25, 2006 4:27 pm Post subject:

check out the ve series and the new rz2 from tige 22ve and rz2 both 22 feet in the dot, solid, walkthrough im not sure if it has snap out in cabin but they have snap out carpet in the bow walkway for sure Wink

C4Avalanchen · Outlaw Joined: 27 Aug 2005 Posts: 189 City: Reno

He went from an Avalanche to a Prostar 190! OK! Confused

The lime green on that Avalanche looks pretty descent. Is that an "Ike" model?

Lauri H · Outlaw Joined: 04 Aug 2004 Posts: 226 City: Theodosia

C4Avalanchen, that's what I was thinking!
Yes, that is the "Ike" model. Nice boat...

krbaugh · Addict Joined: 24 Jan 2003 Posts: 758 City: Edwardsville

I though the same thing a 190 Confused

but any way yeah that is an IKE model.
THe also have the Storm stickers for the boat if you don't like the BE with the pink

Road Head · Criminal Joined: 03 Jul 2006 Posts: 70 City: Nashville

snowboardcorey · Posted: Aug 28, 2006 2:49 pm Post subject:

The MasterCraft X-30 has a walk through transom. The center piece of the sundeck and corresponding seat cushion are removable. There is a textured walkway underneath. This is only true of 06'+ X-30's.

krbaugh · Addict Joined: 24 Jan 2003 Posts: 758 City: Edwardsville

AhH I see......... you are right there are a lot of boats that extremely nice!

I loved all 10 of the MasterCrafts I owned! Shocked

WakeBoarder44 · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Posts: 1107

and the winner is?

C4Avalanchen · Outlaw Joined: 27 Aug 2005 Posts: 189 City: Reno

Road Head, I understand what your saying. The MC's are very nice, no doubt. But, you also pay for all those standard options. Centurion on the other-hand sells a lot of moderately equipped boats, including the Avalanche, at a lower price. Don't get me wrong though, a fully loaded Avalanche will cost you some serious change. But at least they GIVE you that option. I have been very satisfied with my 05', and would buy another Centurion easily. The Avalanche has a huge "lippy" wake for wakeboarding, and probably the best surf-wake other than the Enzo.

ajwaker · Outlaw Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 112 City: Deltona

SessionSI 22ft, 96in beam, Snap in Carpet that I never use. Walk thru.

ajwaker · Outlaw Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 112 City: Deltona

SessionSI 22ft, 96in beam, Snap in Carpet that I never use. Walk thru.

Natman · Addict Joined: 13 Jan 2006 Posts: 873 City: Eddy TOWN

ive never seen a session in person...strange. Sv-211, might be a little smaller, but plenty of boat

pilot_ryder · Posted: Sep 01, 2006 9:03 am Post subject:

wow tall pylon!

ajwaker · Outlaw Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 112 City: Deltona

Sorry about that double post. The CC 211 is a bite smaller overall. Nice boat, two of my friends have them. They do cost 10-15k more than my boat.

prestige · Outlaw Joined: 20 Jul 2003 Posts: 133 City: Kelowna

Is a walk-through transom the same as a walk-through bow?

I thought the transom was the rear outside of the boat.