Axis Wakeboard Boat Forum

This is my 2nd boat with a Z5 and yes they are great.

How much are you guys paying for the Z5? My big concern with one is I tow at 75 MPH a few hundred miles a weekend (in the summers)

I think it's a 2or3k option from factory. It's higher if you buy it later. No problem towing at 75 mph these things are strong I have towed mine at 70 mph for 2 hours back and forth and no problems.

Okay thanks... not sure I'm willing to pay that much for one.

I'm on my 3rd boat with a Z5. I've also towed 75mph an hour to 3hrs before with no issues. There is no buying direct from Z5, only through dealer. On average they are $2500 at time of ordering your boat. Buying after boat purchase is approx $3500 (price can vary by a couple hundred depending on your dealers price).

If you guys don't mind me asking, what does make them so great?

Build quality, storage capacity and style. The only issue on axis is they sit below the tower speakers and can cause a headache.

Storing surfboards out of the way without taking up under seat storage space (I ordered without the flip up seat back on the seat behind the driver so without that bracket in the way I can fit at least 3 surf style boards or 4 skim boards underneath). Easy of use because it has a rigid frame and it hinges to access surfboards or wakeboards on top. I like the mesh pockets sewn into the canvas for cell phones. In my opinion, it looks a bajillion times better than the standard bimini.

We're back out on the water in Central Florida. Water temp still 63 degrees but it was a beautiful 80 degrees out on the lake today.