Wakeboard Boats For Sale near Seattle, WA

A family on a 2023 Axis Wake Research A225 dashing through a lake.At Northwest Inboards, we understand that watersports enthusiasts demand the best. That's why we proudly offer a range of wakeboard boats designed to take your aquatic adventures to new heights. Choosing the right wakeboard boat can be a daunting task. Our team of experts is here to help. We'll work with you to understand your skill level, preferences, and budget to ensure you leave with the perfect boat for your needs. Stop by our wakeboard boat dealership today and explore our full line-up today! We are located in Issaquah, WA, near Seattle.

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Why Buy A Wakeboard Boat?

Wakeboard boats, also called wake boats, are specifically designed to be used for wakeboarding. For this reason, they often possess special features that allow them to make bigger wakes or even shape the wakes themselves. For more on wakeboard boats and the unique features they have on offer, read this pamphlet put together by the experts at Northwest Inboards.

Definition

Wakeboard boats are large, sturdy motorboats (usually with a v-drive engine) that are used to tow watersports riders through the wakes that are created off their transoms (the surface that forms the back of the boat). Generally, a wakeboat’s inboard engines will face backwards to better churn the water behind it into a huge wake. The engine is also usually put at the back, or stern, of the boat to provide more weight and create bigger wakes. 

However, some wakeboard boats are direct drive motor boats and have their engines situated in the middle of the craft instead. Wakeboarding requires that the boat travel at an even pace to make jumps, so all wake boats possess some form of cruise control. 

Features

Since wakeboard boats are specifically designed for wakeboarding, many models come with unique features that help generate large, smooth wakes. Indeed, most aftermarket accessories for wake boats are meant to help generate better wakes as well.  The three main features of wakeboard boats are ballast, hull technology and hydrofoil.

Ballast means weight. More weight makes the draft hang lower in the water, meaning more displacement and bigger wakes. Ballast can come in a few forms, including hard tanks that fill with water or soft sand bags. Strategically placed passengers can also be a form of ballast. 

Hull technology refers to how wake boat manufacturers shape hulls to generate better wakes. The hull’s shape, as well as its rudder propeller and fins, all contribute to creating the wake. Keep in mind that these features make wakeboard boats poor choices for navigating shallow waters, so avoid these areas if possible. 

Finally, hydrofoil devices help to shape the wake into the desired form. The boat operator can actually manipulate the wedges and plates to change how the water is displaced. This in turn affects the wake’s size and shape. 

To view our selection of wakeboard boats, visit Northwest Inboards at our dealership in Issaquah, Washington. We are proud to serve northwestern Washington, including nearby communities like Seattle.