Although the original Lewis boats were made of wood, they are now fiberglass that provides a strong but very lightweight boat. Even though the internal stringer system is generally wood, Lewis boat sales are high performance and have the speed and dexterity for great skiing. The 2280 and Revolution are typical of the Lewis range with their zippy Mercruiser engines that produce a small wake at speed for a smooth slalom ride, and nice big wake for wake boarding at lower speeds.

Their well crafted Wake towers can be pimped any way you like them, with sound system speakers, . However, the disadvantage in a dual purpose ski boat or wake boarding vessel is that you can get a rougher ride on skis. It isn’t always ideal to have a dual purpose boat, but if you enjoy both sports then you should get enough performance from a wake boarding and ski boat to make you happy. If it’s championship performance you are seeking, then a specialist boat for sale for skiing could be an option.

A well known and popular boat builder Bayliner has a great standing in the 16-22 foot range of ski boat sales The Bowrider 205 is is a great example of ski boat with a 220 hp Mercuiser engine. This ski boat for sale comes with and great sound system from its stereo controller that allows you fit a CD player, iPod or MP3 player. Building boats for over 40years Bayliner has the experience to know how to build good boats. These ski boats for sale are quality, and respond to the helm perfectly. They have great acceleration with a agility for some great water skiing.

Crownline boats are for the boating enthusiast that likes a bit more power. These boats for sale exude class and quality, and the Bowrider 240LS is great for skiing. With a variety of colours to choose from and your Mercedes engine up to a maximum 425 horse power. With many great options including an entertainment system, sink and shower it makes it a great fun throughout your ski boating day. If you prefer a deckboat to a bowrider for your skiing, then the Crownline 252 EX has similar features with the same outboard engine, and a Sony Marine stereo system as standard. Crownline may be a little more expensive but you pay for quality and one of the best ski boats for sale. Again, though, they are multi-purpose and while a common choice with the mid range ski boat skier they are not designed to be specialized ski boats.

For a championship specialist ski boat, then Skicraft must figure in there somewhere. Based in Bayswater, Skicraft boats, have been building top of the range ski boats for sale since 1969, offering very reliable turning and maneuverability, but is also very safe. From the lustrous and prompt 202 to the new V-Drive eXV Skicraft are true ski boats. The ExV is an updated model of the popular eX2, with a good heaviness design allowing you to switch from wake boarding to skiing with a turn of a switch.

Skicraft normally build specialist boats, and the V-Drive is commonly better for wake boarding. However, wake boarding boats for sale can be costly because they have to be heavier to produce a good wake. Skicraft have developed a wake control technology whereby you can adjust the size of the wake to switch between skiing and wake boarding, and all at a price well below that of a purpose-built wake boarding boat.