So I’m actually going on a test ride in two days on the 255 XD! I’m also interested in learning about it. I have teenagers that want to wake surf but we also want the versatility with cruising and tubing. I know that the Surf wave is not as good as a true wake Boat but in peoples opinion, is it good enough to surf? What makes it not as good? Is it just not as clean? Is it not as big? I’m trying to figure out if “not as good” really matters for intermediate level surfers. Has anyone surfed on both types and can tell me the difference?
Great stuff! First off, this boat is FUN. It turns heads and is very enjoyable both on plane or just hanging out on the sand bar.
So to start, I like to think of this boat as the Jack of all trades, master of none. And I say that as, this boat does everything VERY WELL, and that includes the surf.
Total ballasts equal 1600lbs when fully loaded. I compare that to my buddy's wake surf ATX '22, he has 3000lbs of of ballasts. In my opinion, I think it does well. For example, took it out yesterday with three people on the boat (myself, wife and her friend) My wife surfs goofy, so I filled the ballasts 40/100/100 and the wake was great, especially when I had her friend sitting starboard. However, when I had her friend surfing regular, and has the ballasts at 100/100/40, and my wife sitting port, the wake was just good. Solid for a beginner, but left a lot to be desired.
I know that if I had more weight on the boat, whether people or FAT SAC, it would produce a better wake. IMO, I would like to have a few more people on board, and add a FAT SAC. I was even able to get my kiddo on the surf board, and she's 10 surfing goofy.
Again when compared to my friends wake surf boat, it does well, only needs MORE WEIGHT, in my opinion. And it handles 10x better in rough waters compared to my friends wake surf boat, based on the hull.
My ending thoughts, this boat will do you VERY well. I love everything from the color to the features. My wife and kids are huge into water sports, and I am more into the enjoyment of relaxing and being able to get across the Chesapeake Bay when desired, and this does GREAT! 3.5 ft waves, and you cut right through. There are some stability issues, but that is to be expected. There are options I can add to help this, like SeeKeeper, but have yet to pull the trigger. To add the features of xdrive, I love it! When I can't seem to get into my slip, xdrive is EXTREMELY helpful.
All-in-all, it is a great choice. Maintenance is lower than a surf boat (due to inboard, to include, a lot of mechanics have given up on inboards here in my area) and I love the supercharged engines and not having a prop. Although we still treat it like there is a prop and safety being important, it is nice to put that portion of your mind at ease.
Again, I surf here in brackish water here on the east coast. I would love to try this thing on the lake.
I hope this helps.
- Miggs
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