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The Benefits of Wake Boats

Oct. 5 2023 Buying Guide By Gordy's Marine

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Wake boats are specifically designed to create the best watersports experience possible. Many have special features specifically meant to create a better wake, as well as tailor the wake to your individual preferences. If you’d like to know more about the benefits of using a wake boat, check out this guide from the experts at Gordy’s Marine. 

Designed for Watersports

As mentioned before, wake boats are specifically designed to offer a better watersports experience.  For example, most wake boats have powerful backward-facing inboard engines to help create a large wake. These engines are placed at the back of the boat, which along with the ballast system make the boat draft lower and create a larger wake. Ballast systems come in many forms, with the more complex ones even able to help shape the wake itself. With all of these features working in tandem, it’s hardly surprising that experienced watersports enthusiasts tend to prefer wake boats. 

Spacious Layouts

For most people, watersports are a group activity. That is why wake boats tend to have spacious layouts and enough seats to accommodate a large number of people. Since watersports gear tends to take up a lot of space, these vessels also have a lot of room for storage. If you decide you’re done with watersports for the day, you can easily switch over to cruising around without needing to leave any people or belongings ashore. 

Easy Handling

Watersports activities require a vessel that travels at steady, consistent speeds. As a result, wake boats have excellent cruise control and other features that make operating the vessel easier. A side effect of this fact is that wake boats offer some of the smoothest handling on the market. 

Shop our inventory of wake boats at Gordy’s Marine. We operate multiple locations throughout Wisconsin and Illinois. We also offer great services like boat maintenance, storage, rentals, parts ordering, and even a boat club. We are proud to be able to serve communities like Janesville and Madison, Wisconsin, as well as Waukegan, Illinois.