Sorry Ed, I have not chimed in on this... Mowing what grass I have left with the drought we are in in okla.

Anyway guys, time for me to give some input and do listen to what Mr. Ed has to say. As Ed stated unless you are really into comp skiing, I would upgrade to the vdrive. Just make sure you get the wakeplate. I have had both the ddrive and vdrive and would never switch back (and yes I do like going thru the course every once in a while). With the new outback v or the older Mobius LSV with the plate in the down postion the wake is not bad thru a course.

I had a outback and never had a problem. I then bought a vdrive (big brother) and have skied the course about 4-5 times and the wake was not that bad. Plus you will have so much extra storage and you will not regret your purchase in two years. (not stating that they are not "awesome boats")

Which lakes are you hitting in Colo. My mother lives up in Evergreen and she told me that most the local lakes are horrible.

Last but least, If you go with a 07 don't worry about having to upgrade to the 325 EFT, because Skier's Choice is not longer using any Indmar Carb engines.

db