The 2024 Moomba Makai we ­tested sported some big news: the ­optional E/Pex power tower, which lowers all the way to the windshield, keeping the ­Bimini flat. That gives owners more storage options. For convenience, a battery switch is integrated into the top of the tower. The E/Pex tower can also be outfitted with Roswell Spin speakers, which pivot and swivel to precisely pinpoint the sound. Pivoting board racks and wakesurf board storage integral with the ­Bimini mean accessible ­storage for your gear.

With 4,000 pounds of ballast, room for 18, and ­weighing 5,200 pounds, the Makai can displace serious amounts of water. Engage the Flow Surf System and the Moomba SmartPlate, and you get customizable wakes and waves. With the Flow Surf System, pick the side you want to surf, and the opposite plate engages, dragging down the stern of the Makai and creating awesome, endless waves. The center-mounted SmartPlate tweaks the face and characteristics of the wave and wakeboarding wakes, making them longer and a bit more mellow, or taller, steeper and more aggressive.

Moomba’s proprietary AutoWake system detects the boat’s pitch, roll, yaw and other characteristics, and automatically adjusts ballast to keep the boat riding level. This ensures clean, consistent wakes and waves, and precludes moving passengers around when you’re trying to ride.

You control the Makai’s wake systems via a touchscreen at the helm, along with redundant analog controls and paddle shifters behind the steering wheel for on-the-fly adjustments to cruise control and the SmartPlate. An optional secondary Garmin screen allows users to really customize the helm area. It also provides control for the audio system, plus multiple navigation chart options, fuel flow, engine monitoring data and more. A remote stereo head next to the glove box lets guests control the tunes.

When it comes to size, performance, available options and overall usability, the Makai may just be one of the best bangs for the buck for watersports boat buyers in 2024. 

High Points

• Opt for the stern thruster to make maneuvering the Makai a breeze.
• Extra-wide bow offers tons of seating facing forward or aft.
• Tow points on each side of the E/Pex tower put beginners in the wave’s pocket. 

How We Tested

• Engine: Indmar Roush 575
• Drive/Prop: V-drive/15″ x 15.75″ 2277
• Gear Ratio: 1.70:1 Fuel Load: 47 gal. Crew Weight: 940 lb. (340 lb. plus 600 lb. lead)

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Moomba’s flagship boat, the Makai, puts out a killer wake and wave for a lot of fun on the water with plenty of room for your friends and family. It offers plenty of space and you can customize the seating for your time aboard. It’s an impressively designed wake boat with high performance. The entertainment, action, and comfort of the Moomba Makai are hard to beat.

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Hitting the Goldilocks size in the middle of the Moomba fleet, the redesigned Mojo is not too big to tow or difficult to maneuver, nor is it too small to bring a few extra friends. At 23 feet, the Mojo’s footprint is in the sweet spot in boat size to create a crisp, clean wake and wave. By default, the shape of the wake is comfortable with a smooth transition, making it user-friendly at all levels. It can also be customized and programmed thanks to easy-to-control surf tabs mounted to the transom, which help keep things consistent for an ideal learning environment.

The strategically designed interior of the Mojo maximizes comfort and functionality without adding any extra cost to the consumer. This is evident in the thoughtful distribution of the cup holders, phone holders and USB charging ports, the nonskid GatorStep throughout the floor and transom walk-through, and the wide array of seating configurations. The fit and finish are exceptional for its class, giving Moomba a step up on the competition.

The Mojo’s helm is simple yet sophisticated. All of the standard operational controls are available at a glance and intuitive. Everything from the optional 7-inch touchscreen display, high-tech features such as AutoWake that come standard, and the built-in armrest next to the throttle were thoughtfully designed with comfort and usability in mind. Even a less-experienced driver can sit at the helm and feel comfortable with the controls—which is not an easy feat considering the technology at hand.

AutoWake is built-in technology that measures the pitch, roll and yaw of the boat’s riding attitude. The sensors automatically add or drain ballast as needed to help keep your wakes and waves exactly how you want—basically removing any head-scratching for the captain. It’s a great feature on a boat at this price.

Overall, the Mojo is a versatile boat that’s packed full of value for the whole family. Sitting comfortably at the intersection between form and function, this boat does everything well. It’s both comfortable as well as capable of satisfying a variety of riders—young or old, brand-new or well-advanced.

High Points

• Crisp, clean, easy-to-ride wakes out of the box with 4,000 pounds of ballast.
• In-floor trash can and sandal storage compartment.
• Wireless charging pad on the dash for your phone.

Specs

LOA: 23′0″

Beam: 8′6″

Draft: 2′4″

Dry Weight: 4,800 lb.

Ballast: 4,000 lb.

Seat/Weight Capacity: 17/2,500 lb.

Fuel Capacity: 70 gal.

Price: $78,640 (starting)

How We Tested

Engine: Indmar Raptor 400 350 hp

Drive/Prop: V-drive/OJ 15.5″ x 16.5″

Gear Ratio: 1.76:1

Fuel Load: 11 gal.

Crew Weight: 315 lb.

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Don’t let the smaller size of the Moomba Mondo fool you, this all-new 20-footer boasts 3,700 pounds of ballast, which would be impressive for a 23-foot boat. That ballast load means the Mondo has both bark and bite, making it one of the more versatile 20-footers in the market—a true multisport crossover machine. The wakeboarding wakes and wakesurfing waves combine a good amount of volume with a user-friendly shape (i.e., great for the whole family, including the little ones just learning), but the Mondo’s smaller size means you can even slalom ski recreationally behind it. With room for 13, anybody on board can ride whatever board (or ski) they’d like—further setting the Mondo apart.

The Mondo continues that separation in the interior with a smart, well-thought-out design that doesn’t add extra costs to the consumer. For example, the cup holders, phone holders and USB charging ports are spread conveniently throughout the cockpit, the bow is deep and spacious, and comes standard with a removable filler cushion in the walkway, the nonskid GatorStep flooring extends from the bow to the walk-through transom and all the way to the swim platform, and even the corners of the seatbacks are rounded and padded for added comfort.

The helm is one of the most impressive aspects of the Mondo. It’s simple yet functional, and stylishly designed. There’s a wireless charging pad for your phone, ergonomically designed armrest next to the throttle, easy-to-see intuitive controls, and an optional 7-inch touchscreen display. From the touchscreen, much of the Mondo’s functions are easily controlled, including AutoWake, which automatically detects the boat’s riding attitude and makes adjustments as needed to keep the wake or wave at the optimal shape per the rider’s settings. The Fusion head unit is also conveniently placed beneath the touchscreen, so adjusting the tunes is easy.

Overall, the Mondo has elevated our rising opinion of what 20-foot water-sports boats are capable of—in everything from comfort to performance. It’s one of the more well-designed boats we’ve seen in its class.

High Points

• Multisport crossover capabilities, with customizable wakes and waves.
• Deep, spacious interior that offers a variety of seating configurations.
• High-tech features like AutoWake come standard.

Specs

LOA: 20′0″

Beam: 8′6″

Draft: 2′2″

Dry Weight: 4,000 lb.

Ballast: 3,700 lb.

Seat/Weight Capacity: 13/2,000 lb.

Fuel Capacity: 39 gal.

Price: $68,700 (starting)

How We Tested

Engine: Indmar Raptor 400 350 hp

Drive/Prop: V-drive/OJ 15.5″ x 16.5″

Gear Ratio: 1.76:1

Fuel Load: 15 gal.

Crew Weight: 315 lb.

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Built in the same vein as its bigger sister, the Makai, the Kaiyen is designed to bring versatile watersports fun to a range of users at an affordable price. At 21 feet, 5 inches, the Kaiyen offers room for a crew of 15, while delivering solid wakes and waves thanks to 3,700 pounds of ballast and onboard systems such as Autowake and the optional Flow 3.0 Surf tabs.

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The smaller size of the Kaiyen has several big advantages, especially for those boaters who don’t need something larger. Towing and stowing are easier, especially when optioned with the Roswell Pro tower, which, when lowered, allows the Kaiyen to fit through an 8-foot garage door.

Fuel economy is better, and handling—especially in tight docking situations—is not as nerve-racking.

While the Kaiyen is smaller, it still delivers fun, capable wakes and waves, great for beginners and even some more serious riders. The wakes present a great shape that you can customize with the transom-mounted wake plate, while the wave offers ample push, even for bigger riders. Add more friends (or ballast) to the Kaiyen and the wave only grows.

The 350 hp Indmar Raptor offers plenty of punch in this smaller boat, making it a fun driving experience all around, whether wakesurfing or cruising across the lake.

The helm offers a mix of analog and digital controls, highlighted by the 7-inch touchscreen display with menus for ballast, Autowake, speed control and more. Four presets keep things easy to use for riders and the captain—choose your preferred “amplitude” for the wake, and the boat will do the rest.

Toggle levers behind the tilt-adjustable steering wheel allow for on-the-fly adjustments to the Kaiyen’s speed and wake-plate settings.

A Fusion head unit, connected to an upgraded Wet Sounds speaker system, keeps the entertainment factor lively—both on board and for riders behind.

Controls also are placed at the swim step, so tunes can be adjusted while everybody is swimming and enjoying the big lifestyle that the Kaiyen offers up in its smaller package.

High Points

⋅Four rider presets make setting up the Kaiyen’s wakes and waves easy for all.

⋅Wireless phone-charging pad on the dash is a big plus.

⋅Roswell Pro Tower (optional) is equipped with surf tow points on either side.

Specs

LOA: 21′5″

Beam: 8′6″

Draft: 2′3.5″

Ballast: 3,700 lb.

Dry Weight: 4,500 lb.

Seat/Weight Capacity: 15/2,100 lb.

Fuel Capacity: 45 gal.

Price: $75,460 (starting)

How We Tested

Engine: 350 hp Indmar Raptor

Drive/Prop: V-drive/OJ 15.5″ x 16.5″

Gear Ratio: 1.76:1

Fuel Load: 41 gal.

Crew Weight: 310 lb.

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