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These three types of tow boats are related but built around different on-water priorities.

A wake surf boat is designed to create a large, sustained wave behind the hull that a rider can surf without holding a rope. This is achieved through ballast systems that add weight to the hull and hull shaping that pushes water to one side. A wake boat is optimized for a tall, steep wake suited to aerial wakeboard tricks, and uses similar ballast technology. A ski boat prioritizes a flat, clean wake that does not interfere with the skier’s line, typically featuring a narrower hull and minimal ballast.

If you are not sure which type matches how you want to use the water, our team can help you sort through the differences.

Surf boats are a great fit for families and groups who want to spend time on the water together in a social, activity-oriented way. Wake boats often appeal to riders who are more focused on wakeboarding performance, specifically generating the kind of tall, steep wake that supports bigger tricks. Ski boats are typically the choice of dedicated slalom skiers who want the cleanest possible wake and the most precise handling.

Our surf, wake, and ski boat inventory includes both new and pre-owned options across our three locations. Pre-owned tow boats come through our lots regularly as trade-ins, covering a range of brands and price points.

On the new side, reach out to the location nearest you and our team can walk you through what is currently available and what we are able to order.

Most modern wake surf boats come with built-in ballast tanks that fill with water to add weight to the hull, which shapes and enlarges the wave behind the boat. The more ballast in the water, the larger and more powerful the wave tends to be, up to the limits of the hull design and engine.

Many buyers also add aftermarket ballast bags to supplement the factory system when they want a bigger wave than the stock setup produces. Our team can walk you through the ballast systems on any specific boat you are considering so you know what to expect on the water.

Yes, and this is worth checking before you buy. Some lakes and lake communities have guidelines or restrictions around ballast use, wake size, or the distance boats must maintain from shore and other vessels when surfing. These vary significantly from one body of water to another.

We would recommend checking the specific rules on any lake where you plan to surf before committing to a boat. Our team can help you think through what to look for, but the local lake authority or marina is the best source for current regulations.