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SPEED EFFICIENCY OPERATIONnaut. stat. n. mi. s. mi. sound
rpm knots mph gph mpg mpg range range angle level
1000 4.61 5.30 1.10 4.19 4.82 181 208 0 76
1500 6.52 7.50 1.70 3.83 4.41 166 191 1 79
2000 7.56 8.70 2.40 3.15 3.63 136 157 2 83
2500 9.21 10.60 4.00 2.30 2.65 99 114 5 88
3000 15.03 17.30 5.80 2.59 2.98 112 129 9 90
3500 21.46 24.70 7.40 2.90 3.34 125 144 7 97
4000 24.94 28.70 8.10 3.08 3.54 133 153 4 99
4500 29.20 33.60 10.00 2.92 3.36 126 145 4 100
4750 29.72 34.20 11.00 2.70 3.11 117 134 3 102
MOST ECONOMICAL CRUISING SPEEDHigh Points
XWith the optional Power Wedge II,
Surf Gate and Surf Band, just
push a button and immediately
start surfi ng a killer wave; it’s
that simple.
XSliding Skybox reverse bench-style
seat lets the crew turn around and
watch everybody ride in comfort.
XTeardrop swim step on the
transom allows wakeboarders to
easily slide into the water after
gearing up.Specs
· LOA: 22'0" · BEAM: 8'6"
· DRY WEIGHT: 4,450 lb.
· SEATING CAPACITY: 15
· FUEL CAPACITY: 48 gal.How We Tested
ENGINE: PCM Monsoon 450 6.0L inboard
DRIVE/PROP: V-drive/ 15" x 14^1 / 4 "
4-blade Nibral
GEAR RATIO: 1.72:1
FUEL LOAD: 36 gal.
CREW WEIGHT: 400 lb.
Price
Unavailable (at press time)AXIS
T22
The T22 is a deep boat with plenty of room
for storage, ballast and people, so you can
weigh this thing down pretty good. Opt for
maximum plug-and-play ballast so every-
thing is plumbed in and you just need to hit
the ballast-fi ll buttons to be ready to surf.
Without ballast, we recorded a top
speed of 34.3 mph and it climbed onto
plane in under 4 seconds.
Creature comforts? The bow lounge
and the cockpit hold plenty of people.
Cushioned transom storage hatches open
up on gas str uts to revea l plent y of stowage
space underneath. The Sliding Skybox fea-
ture is awesome; the transom bench slides
out and, with backrests, creates theater
seating for the show behind the boat.
It’s a killer setup with a price point that
shouldn’t kill you.Redesigned for 2018, the T22 takes
traditional wakeboat looks, with the bow
tapering to a V rather than a pickle fork, and
adds A xis performance and attitude. The
hull itself is designed to sit deeper in the
water at slower speeds to create more water
displacement, i.e., throw a bigger wake. The
results did not disappoint.
Like the A series in the A xis
line, the T22 can be equipped
with Surf Gate and the Power
Wedge II. The boat we tested
had a standard wedge, so for
surfi ng we left it up to keep the
wave clean. With Surf Gate
deployed, the T22 kicks up a
sizable wave that fl attens out
toward the back, allowing you
to surf back at the curl while
still providing enough push
to get you forward with ease.
If you want to customize the
shape of the wave more, optfor the Power Wedge II and you can sculpt
the wave to match the ability and style of
the rider.
Wake fans who prefer the stylings of a
traditional bow will love the T22. It’s been
redesigned so it looks better than ever and
has room for 15. With the wave’s moderate
shape and large push, it is ideal for riders
looking to progress.
At the helm, the interface is also in-
credibly easy; there’s a toggle switch at the
dash set to neutral, left or right. There’s no
guesswork and no fi ddling — it just works.
When you want to switch sides or transfer
while you’re riding, all you have to do is
signal the driver and hop over the rooster
tail, and you’re riding on the other side.PHOTOS: COURTESY AXIS WAKE RESEARCHAXIS WAKE RESEARCH
Loudon, Tennessee; 865-458-5478; axiswake.comTo watch our
video review of
the T22, scan
this tag or visit
boatingmag
.com/bbg18/
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