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SPEED EFFICIENCY OPERATIONnaut. stat. n. mi. s. mi. sound

rpm knots mph gph mpg mpg range range angle level

1000 4.00 4.60 1.00 4.00 4.60 151 174 2 74

1500 5.82 6.70 1.50 3.88 4.47 147 169 2 77

2000 7.04 8.10 2.30 3.06 3.52 116 133 5 78

2500 8.34 9.60 4.00 2.09 2.40 79 91 7 82

3000 13.99 16.10 5.60 2.50 2.88 94 109 10 88

3500 20.42 23.50 7.10 2.88 3.31 109 125 2 89

4000 23.64 27.20 8.10 2.92 3.36 110 127 2 98

4500 27.55 31.70 9.90 2.78 3.20 105 121 2 98

5000 29.11 33.50 12.50 2.33 2.68 88 101 2 99

5500 32.24 37.10 17.10 1.89 2.17 71 82 2 101

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High Points

XSimple toggle switches at the

helm are seamlessly integrated

into the look of the boat and dash.

XUpgraded fl ooring makes this boat

more comfortable than ever.

XAxis Performance Surf Package

allows for infi nitely customizable

surf settings that can be accessed

at the push of a button. Even a

novice can create great wakes

and waves.

Specs:

· LENGTH: 21'11" · BEAM: 8'6"

· FUEL CAPACITY: 42 gal. · SEATING

CAPACITY: 15 · DRY WEIGHT: 4,370 lb.

How We Tested

POWER: PCM 409 6.0L inboard

DRIVE/PROP: V-drive/ 15" x 14^1 / 4 "

4-blade Nibral

GEAR RATIO: 1.72:1

FUEL LOAD: 22 gal.

CREW WEIGHT: 400 lb.

Price

Unavailable (at press time)

AXIS

A22

a rear-facing bench with back-

rests to watch surfers and

wakeboarders do their thing

behind the boat. Or it can be

set along the transom to keep

the wraparound seating intact

for conversation.

Don’t think of the A22 as a

one- or two-trick pony that ’s

only good at various tow

speeds. With no ballast, the

A22 topped out at 37.1 mph at

wide-open throttle, deliver-

ing smooth performance and

handling at the helm.

Wa kesu r fi ng might be the fastest-growing

sport there is on the water. Anyone can do

it, if they have the right boat. Cost of entry

might be one of the biggest barriers to the

sport, but A xis is looking to change that.

The A xis A22, the original model put out

by the builders of Malibu boats, can make

a wave that nearly every style of rider, from

beginner to advanced, will love to surf. It’s

got a great package for a more aff ordable

price. And that is something that everyone

can love.

The A22 is built to make solid wakes

and waves from its hull design, and when

you add in the optional Surf Gate, those

waves instantly become great. The A22

we tested was not equipped with a Power

Wedge, so we sur fed w ith just stock ba llast

and Surf Gate, opting to leave the wedge

up. Like most of its brethren in the  A xis/

Malibu world, the A22 just works. As

is, the wave has plenty of size and push,

which creates a large pocket and makes

wakesurfi ng easier and more fun for a

variety of riders. The shape has a nice

moderate transition that also works for a

range of riding styles and boards. If you

want to customize that shape more, opt

for the Power Wedge. Also consider opting

for  the plug-and-play ballast bags to add

more displacement and make the waves

ramp up even bigger.

The A22 has a great interior setup for

those not in the water. The pickle-fork

bow design maximizes space, and add-

ing optional fi ller cushions can turn the

bow lounge into a tanning bed. The main

cockpit features wraparound seating with

a rear-facing backrest against the port

console for the spotter. A windshield pro-

tects the crew from wind and spray. The

Sliding Skybox Seat array allows the crew

to slide out the transom seating to create

PHOTO: COURTESY AXIS WAKE RESEARCH

AXIS WAKE RESEARCH

Loudon, Tennessee; 865-458-5478; axiswake.com

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