As guests on a family boat (lots of chairs, cupholders, cubbies) we enjoyed the contrast to a Tournament Tow Boat (purpose built for skiing). The V Hull design makes for a very smooth ride through chop but allows surprising roll as the hull seeks a flat surface to lay down upon in fast turns. The I/O engine placement creates terrific efficiency for interior design space maximization but is less than adequate for deck angle control. (sterndrive trim and tab accessories – bandaids – mandatory) Finally, with a prop pitched for 50+ mph top speed (good for advertising hype in a glossy brochure), there is very poor initial acceleration. Lots of engine sounds, commotion, slippage, and churning but slow getaway. What this means to a skier is a draaagging, never ending face (eyes, nose, and mouth) full of water while the boat fights to get going. A learner on a slalom trying a deepwater start will find it difficutl to stay stable and maintain directional control long enough, and all on one lung full, to pop-up on a plane. Too bad. It sure was sleek and comfortable from the inside.