Which boat to choose for nautical activities?

You like to sail, and to go out at sea rhymes first with nautical activities. Oh, how adept you are of having fun with friends on your water skis, wakeboard and other towed buoys! You still have to choose the right boat to fill up on sensations! Band of Boats bends over backwards to help you.

A LITTLE HISTORY….

Originally, typical water ski boats were rather low on the water with a flat bottom hull, the purpose of which is to slide on the water to reach a high speed in a few moments. The Master Craft brand  reflects the spirit of these boats. Today, all motor boats capable of  quickly  reaching 20 knots can  tow skiers . Manufacturers are increasingly declining their models in sport version, equipped with ski mast or wake tower.

How to Choose the Right Model?

The small boats, more manageable lend themselves more to  skiing on calm water. They are light when empty and use ballasts to direct their wakes. Conversely, the  larger boats  for which the wake is pronounced allow more to make  jumps in wakeboard .

First of all, to select your model, you must answer 4 fundamental questions:

1.      Are you considering water sports as a fun activity   to share or as an activity in “competition  " mode?

2.      What body of water  will you be on? On the magnificent Lake Annecy or in the gentle lapping of the waves in the Mediterranean Sea?

3.      How many people on board do you have to admire your exploits?

4.      What budget  do you have?

Band of Boats lets you think, in the meantime we suggest you take a closer look at 3 different categories of boats to better understand the advantages and disadvantages of each to the practice of water sports.

SEMI-RIGIDS

Rigid inflatable boats are  comfortable  both in  sheltered bodies of water  and at  sea . With a 90 hp engine for a model between 5 and 6 m, we already feel great sensations. However, the wake remains flat so say goodbye to pretty wake jumps. Another major advantage: their  high capacity , thanks to their excellent weight / submerged surface ratio. The ideal boat slips rental for trips with friends with a relatively moderate acquisition budget.

OUTBOARDS

Speedboats can also be a good  introduction to water sports . Their  V- shaped hull  makes it possible to reach good speed and cut the waves, even in rough seas. The advantage of the speedboat is to be  versatile , it adapts to fishing trips or coasting. They are also safer, especially with children on board.

BOWRIDER INBOARDS

Finally, the In-Board Bow rider are the most used  in the practice of board sports. Their propulsion system makes it possible to better center the engines for a more constant wake. They are fitted out at the front by comfortable and open seats  on the cockpit and the aft deck to simplify the launching and recovery of the skier. The passage between the front and rear cockpits is facilitated with an opening windscreen. The inboard engine is also recommended for pulling a wakeboard  to avoid getting tangled in the propeller.