Outback Direct Drive vs. V Drive

[E4NASH]

With only the Standard Ballast bag in the rear how is the wake size with the direct drive? Obviously if it is not filled its gonna be pretty flat but whe filled is it decent? We don't do much wakeboarding like I said I just started last year but it would be great to get better and do a few things. We like to tube and kneeboard though. However I would like to try wake Surfing and imagine I would need an additional bag with a direct drive.

[moombadaze]

^^^^^^^^^^^^thats not me or my daughter or Dk causing that outback to sit so low

[wolfeman131]

^^^^^^^^^^^^thats not me or my daughter or Dk causing that outback to sit so low

i read Ed's post and thought your family might be a new option for 2010 . . .

[moombadaze]

i read Ed's post and thought your family might be a new option for 2010 . . .

Can be, ready to help any new buyer breakin there new boat--avaible only july 5th-july 11th on Lake Sinclair Georgia--this is option that is payed for after taking delivery in beer

[kaneboats]

Can be, ready to help any new buyer breakin there new boat--avaible only july 5th-july 11th on Lake Sinclair Georgia--this is option that is payed for after taking delivery in beer

Just might take you up on that one. Does it have to be new or can it be new to me?

[moombadaze]

Just might take you up on that one. Does it have to be new or can it be new to me?

new or new to you---still new

[Sled491]

Glad I'm bringing the Diesel, sounds like we're gonna need the 8ft box to haul all the beverages you southeners consume

[Laz]

Sounds to me like you would be happier in a V-drive or even maybe an I/O. Both are better general purpose boats.

I have a 2007 Outback DD and couldn't imagine owning anything by a dedicated slalom machine. We have the tower and ballast but hardly ever use it.

The Outback is a world class slalom boat, but it likes its waters to be calm. For general watersports, I think a V-drive is better (just not for me). I/O's are the cheapest option.

Laz

[deerfield]

I have a 2007 Outback DD and couldn't imagine owning anything by a dedicated slalom machine. We have the tower and ballast but hardly ever use it.

On the other hand, we have the same boat (2007 Outback) as does Laz and use both the tower and ballast LOTS. Boat works well for all of our needs: skiing, boarding, and tubing. But, again, it likes calmer water and has been known to take water over the bow.

[Hoopskier]

After reading most comments, it seems most are leaning towards a v-drive. Two things that I learned from my parents about buying expensive items and boats. 1st Buy what you really want the first time it will be cheaper than trying to make another purchase in a few years. 2nd, Buy the most boat you can afford. That what you won't say, I wish I would have.

I wouldn't be shy about looking at a used boat. Lots of good boats to be had. Save your money instead of taking the financial hit of a new one. When it comes to suggesting a boat to fit you style, maybe a Mobius Ls. Still in the moomba family so you know you are getting a good value. Handles like a DD, cause it is and had a better wake for boarding? Just a thought. It just depends on how you want your interior laid out and how much you want to spend.