SL vs SE

[Rush]

Going to be ordering a new boat shortly. Torn between SE and SL. Beyond the obvious of the SE being a foot longer, and the bow/cockpit configuration, are there any differences?

[larry_arizona]

A few things.....

SE is deeper and won’t fit in an 8 foot garage door.

SE has 600# more stock ballast but also needs it due to being bigger.

SE has 2x12” subs, SL has 2x10’s

SE base engine is 450, SL base is 400.


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[larry_arizona]

Only $3860 price difference. My opinion is it truly boils down to which one you think looks better. Both will provide pro level wave.


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[Isaguel]

You can build them both pretty much the same. There's the obvious difference in hull design. You can save 8k by choosing the SL and getting the 400 engine with upgraded prop, which is more than sufficient for that boat. The wave is user dependent. You can make a great wave with the SL.
If you're not hauling and you're leaving it at a lake property, the extra room of the SE would be very useful. IMO, if you're leaving it in place, the SE is the way to go.
Both boats are great though.

[Rush]

You can build them both pretty much the same. There's the obvious difference in hull design. You can save 8k by choosing the SL and getting the 400 engine with upgraded prop, which is more than sufficient for that boat. The wave is user dependent. You can make a great wave with the SL.
If you're not hauling and you're leaving it at a lake property, the extra room of the SE would be very useful. IMO, if you're leaving it in place, the SE is the way to go.
Both boats are great though.

It sits on a lift most of the summer. Leaning toward the SE. thanks

[2in2out]

It sits on a lift most of the summer. Leaning toward the SE. thanks

A properly ballasted (with lead) and equipped SE will tip the scales at 8000+ lbs. make sure your lift can accommodate the additional weight. Multiple posts about lifts exist in the forum. 1500lb residual on lift capacity to equipped boat weight seems the usual system-safety factor. Hate to see a new $200k boat under a collapsed lift.

[larry_arizona]

Both are incredible boats, post pics of your build


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[MJHSupra]

Having surfed both and owning a SL, the SE has a more powerful wave. You can make the SE steep.

SL has a smoother transition.

The 450 package and new transmission package is more than powerful enough if you run a large crew or want to toss in the add'l 1k ballast.


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[Rush]

Both are incredible boats, post pics of your build


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What we’re thinking

[Isaguel]

What we’re thinking

Love the colors. I wanted the black and red interior in our SL until I was over ruled by the wife and daughter. I think it looks great.
Only one thought on an otherwise awesome build, consider the clamping racks. The clamping racks from PTM are great. I had the bungie on my Mojo and replaced the bungies as they shred and weaken. It is far more expensive to buy the clamping ones later if you decide you want to upgrade. Plus, on such an awesome boat, why not!. But otherwise, the bungie racks are good, they work, and the replacement bungies only run about 40-50 bucks I think.