The World Wakeboard Association is proud to announce the dates and locations for the 2009 WWA Wake Park World Series. This is the second year of the series brought to you by the WWA, with events at wake parks all across the globe. In 2009, the series will boast five events in separate countries across three continents. With over $200,000 in total prize money for the series, riders will be battling it out all year to become the overall WWA Wake Park World Series Champion.

The dates and locations are as follows:

Stop #1:
- Contest: WWA Wake Park World Championships
- Date: March 24th – 29th, 2009
- Location: CamSur Watersports Complex. Camarines Sur, Philippines.

Stop #2:
- Contest: WWA US Wake Park Nationals and Wake Park World Series
- Date: June 12th – 14th, 2009
- Location: Orlando Watersports Complex, Orlando, FL

Stop #3:
- Contest: Protest Pro-Am
- Date: August 7th – 9th
- Location: La Rena, Bourg en Bresse, France

Stop #4:
- Contest: Ukrainian Wake Park Open
- Date: August 21st – 23rd, 2009
- Location: Kiev, Ukraine

Stop #5:
- Contest: T-Mobile Extreme Playgrounds
- Date: August 29th – 30th, 2009
- Location: Hamburg, Germany

Features:

Length (Centerline): 23’5”

Beam: 102”

Draft: 27”

Boat Weight (approx): 4,150 lbs.

Fuel Capacity (approx): 50 gal.

Deadrise (transom): 16”

Seating Capacity: 14 Persons

Front Ballast: 600 lbs.

Dual Rear Ballast: 300 lbs. (each)

The updated content throughout the website offers important information for existing customers, new customers, wakeboarders, and pretty much anyone interested in what Supra has to offer. The site offers bulletin boards, event calendar, gear, Protection Plans, Ride systems and much more. They’ve also added video wakeboarding lessons to their website so you can shop and learn some new tricks at the same time.

The 2009 product line has added some new tweaks, which are mostly minor, to accommodate the new models of the year. The launch of the 21V fills the void nicely between the 20V and 22V. The new 21’4” long and 99” wide boat packs a ton of interior space for friends and family. The upgrades to all the 2009 line of boats include:

• Lower dash for more visibility which includes Zero Off compatible
• Titan Spinner board racks
• New Worlds Package
• New Gravity Games Package
• New ballast pumps with automatic shutoffs
• Electric adjustable multi-sport wakeplate

Finally, Supra’s last remaining direct drive model, the launch 20, has been dropped for the 2009 line, making Supra the first major manufacturer to transition completely to a wakeboard/multi-sport focus boat.  Check it out at www.supraboats.com

• Transom underwater docking lights
• All-new Nautique smart pod-helm
• Indigo blue LED illumination helm gauges
• Glove box and hull side pockets
• Redesigned stainless steel windshield, and much more

The 2009 Nautique line introduces a variety of new options to choose from including colored decks and platforms, deck stripes, snap in crest carpets, improved Polk Audio speakers, amps and an MP3 input at the helm. Another brand new 2009 feature that Nautique is unveiling is the Flight Control Tower 3 (FCT3) which is the next evolution in the Flight Control Tower series. The FCT3 features easy folding with integrated spinner board racks and 180-degree rotating speakers.

Sure we’ve dealt with the jetskiers from hell, the drunken obnoxious family members, the third who sleeps through their alarm and whoops there goes the morning, but this was a first!

Yes its BIGFOOT WAKEBOARDING!.

Last Thursday morning, Ian and headed out to pick up the new Cal.
This thing is amazing!!
Here’s a little shot to get you started:
That’s right, Blue/White/Black with a killer Stainless Steel tower:

Of course, the tower will be replaced soon with a DBG Concepts Custom!!

This boat is fully loaded, it has more options than a Cadillac:

-PureVert Wake System w/ twin ballast tanks
-WakePlate to shape the wake
-Shower
-PerfectPass cruise control
-Custom galvanized/painted trailer
(on the way, not in these pics)
-330hp Black Scorpion engine
-Stainless steel tower
(soon to be replaced with a DBG Concepts custom)

Anyways, enough of me typing, heres more pictures:

I was doing some research on this engine, namely because its the powerplant in my new Calabria, but also because I was trying to calculate some rough estimate of gas consumption.  Luckily, it is tuned to run at peak efficiency on 87 octane, which means gas cost will only be astronomical, not completely ludicrous.  Hey, only $250 for a full tank.  Watersports are so enjoyable.

Anyway, back to the awesomeness of the Black Scorpion.  First, before I rave about the specs of this beast, more on their phenomenal marketing.  They pretty much know that anyone looking at a boat powered by one of the bad boys is going to be a man, and a man who is interested in pure horsepower.  Therefore, when I stumbled across their Mailing list section of their website, appropriately named THE SCORPION PIT, I was f*cking floored.  Did I sign up for their mailing list – “CLUB STING“? HELL YES I DID! Market to me!  I’ll throw my hard earned dollars at anything that validates my manliness!  In fact, upon taking delivery of this beast on weds, I will be getting a Black Scorpion tattoo.  Find me a man, any man, any where, who does not want to be a part of anything known as Club Sting.

He doesn’t exist.

Period.

And guess who is sporting the official Black Scorpion desktop wallpaper?  This guy.

Now, on to why I purport this engine kicks ass.

• This is a 330 hp V8, which is going to have no problem pulling my fat @ss out of the water.  My previous boat, the Maxum 1800 SR3 had the 4.3liter, 190hp v6.  It did all right, and with the addition of a Merc Hi-5 prop, it was actually pretty decent on the holeshot, but with this thing there will be no bow sticking up in the air at a 45 degree angle trying to lift someone up, there will just be more time to ride.
• 90mm Throttle Body.  Essentially the carburetor on a Fuel Injected engine.  The bigger, the quicker throttle response. Meaning: Throw this thing wide open, and you are going to take off.  Quick.
• The entire engine is painted, including all additional parts (alternator, water pump, etc.) in a non-corroding paint.  Since we will be seeing quite a bit of salt water use, this is key.  Also, iron cast and ceramic coated exhaust to help against corrosion as well.
• Bottom line: Fuel Injected.  No more hassle trying to keep a carburated I/O at a constant speed while riding.  Much more accurate throttle adjustments to stay at a constant speed (And the help of Perfect Pass!)

If you can’t tell, I’m stoked about this engine.  There will definitely be a ride report once she gets broken in, so stay tuned.

Met with the GM of Hipp Marine today and discussed the terms of the new boat.  Looks like everything will be rolling in about 3 weeks.  We are getting a blue and black 2008 Calabria Pro-V.  The boat is already in storage, but it will take about 3 weeks to build a galvanized dual axle trailer with disc brakes.  Since its going to see quite a bit of salt water use, they are going with a galvanized trailer, but then painting it to match the boat.  Filled out some paperwork today to get the financing rolling and to see if they can get us a better rate than what our credit union can offer us.  We can either trade ours in for a decent price, or sell it and apply the total over the cost of what we owe on our current loan toward the downpayment.  Regardless, check back for updates as things develop!

This boat is insane, here are the specs:
Specs
Passengers: 15
Dry weight: 3,500 lb.
Draft: 23 in.
Load capacity: 2,025 lb.
Fuel capacity: 55 gal.
Storage capacity: 57.5 cu. ft.
Bow: 5.5 cu. ft.
Center: 21 cu. ft.
Rear: 31 cu. ft.
Platform: 15 sq. ft.
Interior gunwale height: 26 in.
Sun-pad area: 25 sq. ft.

Standards
Base price: $68,980
Engine: MerCruiser Black Scorpion 5.7L, 330 hp
Prop: OJ 13 x 17.5 four-blade
Cruise: Accuski
Ballast: 700 lb. total
Two center tanks: 350 lb. each
Tower: Cal Air with quick-pin release
Mirror: Windshield-mounted
Driver’s seat: Swivel, slide
Dash: Tilt steering wheel
Gauges: 5-inch Medallion
Gas fill: Dual bow
Cooler: 12 qt., under walk-through
Cup holders: 14, stainless steel
Rub rail: Stainless steel
Platform: Removable, fiberglass
Graphics: Traditional, Swoosh and Checkers, Wave, Tribal
Colors: 18 exterior color choices in up to four color ways

Here is a link to a killer Virtual Test Drive from Waterski Mag:

http://www.waterskimag.com/VTD/2007/Calabria/index.html?manufacture=1&boat=1

I can’t wait! Of course, it’ll have a DBG Concepts tower and stereo!!!

Give me your opinions in the comments!