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SPEED EFFICIENCY OPERATIONnaut. stat. n. mi. s. mi. sound
rpm knots mph gph mpg mpg range range angle level
1000 3.74 4.30 0.90 4.15 4.78 258 297 0 73
1500 5.56 6.40 1.50 3.71 4.27 230 265 3 74
2000 6.43 7.40 2.40 2.68 3.08 166 191 5 78
2500 7.65 8.80 3.80 2.01 2.32 125 144 6 82
3000 10.60 12.20 5.20 2.04 2.35 127 146 7 85
3500 18.77 21.60 6.50 2.89 3.32 179 206 7 87
4000 22.16 25.50 8.20 2.70 3.11 168 193 6 91
4500 25.03 28.80 10.10 2.48 2.85 154 177 5 93
5000 27.55 31.70 12.50 2.20 2.54 137 157 4 95
5500 30.07 34.60 17.00 1.77 2.04 110 126 4 97
MOST ECONOMICAL CRUISING SPEEDHigh Points
XSoft-grip fl ooring on the swim plat-
form, transom steps and cockpit
sole helps your feet fi nd comfort
no matter where you step.
XMultiposition Sliding Skybox Seat
lets you move the transom seating
to create a rear-facing lounge to
watch the action.
XSurf Gate, Power Wedge II
and Surf Band let you shape an
endless wave with the push of a
button.Specs
· LOA: 23'5" · BEAM: 8'6"
· DRY WEIGHT: 4,500 lb.
· SEATING CAPACITY: 16
· FUEL CAPACITY: 69 gal.How We Tested
ENGINE: PCM Monsoon 409 6.0L inboard
DRIVE/PROP: V-drive/15" x 14^1 / 4 "
4-blade Nibral
GEAR RATIO: 1.72:1
FUEL LOAD: 69 gal.
CREW WEIGHT: 400 lb.
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T23
the helm intuitive and manageable, so he
or she can concentrate on providing a great
session for the rider and remain vigilant of
surrounding hazards and boat traffi c.
Other nice touches include the soft-
grip decking underfoot on the cockpit sole
and also the swim platform. On the tow
tower, the optional PTM clamping board
racks keep your gear safe and secure on
the tower.
How did the T23 handle when not set
up to surf? With the ballast tanks empty,
the Monsoon 409 inboard propelled the
T23 to a top speed of nearly 35 mph. With
the empty tanks, the boat climbed onto
plane in 3.5 seconds. With full ballast
tanks, it took about 6.5 seconds. Time to
20 mph was 9.9 seconds. At high speeds or
low, it’s a tow boat with a lot to off er.They say bigger is better, and as the biggest
A xis boat with a traditional bow, the T23
has performance and style that will im-
press, as they say, bigly. At nearly 24 feet,
the T23 has a lot of running surface, and
with Surf Gate and the Power Wedge II
engaged, that means a world-class wave.
Like the A24, the largest
A xis with a pickle-fork bow,
it produces a big wave with
a clean face, ton of push and
killer pocket that’s great for
arcing big turns, going way
back or boosting air. Surf-
ers of all levels will love the
giant wave, which can eas-
ily be customized through
the Power Wedge. With the
Power Wedge set at 2 and a set
speed of 11 mph, we found the
wave to be great for surf-style
slashing and big soul-fi lled
carves. So, we’d recommendthat you opt for the Power Wedge II to
tweak your wave to suit your abilities or
to just try something diff erent.
A bigger boat also means more room to
hang with a crowd. The T23 seats 16 peo-
ple total, and they won’t be jostling elbows
or knocking knees. The bow lounge can
be converted to a tanning bed with the
optional fi ller cushions should some of
your crew want to chill. The wraparound
seating in the cockpit makes for a great
conversation pit. The rear-facing recliner
on the bench along the port side is optimal
for spotter duty. Or you can confi gure the
Sliding Skybox to set up home-theater-
style seating to watch the riders do their
thing while you relax. The driver will fi ndPHOTOS: COURTESY AXIS WAKE RESEARCHAXIS WAKE RESEARCH
Loudon, Tennessee; 865-458-5478; axiswake.comTo watch our
video review of
the T23, scan
this tag or visit
boatingmag
.com/bbg18/
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