Yamaha E-Series

Ballast SystemFirst, Yamaha includes a triple ballast system that adds up to 1,400 lbs. of additional weight. The filling and draining of the bags is intuitively controlled through Yamahas Connext system, which we will cover below. Riders of all skill levels can easily dial in the perfect size and shape for the wake they prefer.Drive ControlNext, Yamaha offers a brand new drive control tab within its Connext helm control system. This new tab allows the drive to set a GPS controlled speed, choose from one of four acceleration profiles, adjust the ballast to the exact percentage fill that is desired, and then save all those settings into five programmable selections. Just choose the profile and go. Its that simple.Big SoundAnd finally, on the stereo front, Yamaha went all out here. Standard on this boat is a 1000 watt system pumped through a 10 subwoofer, 6 cabin speakers, 2 can speakers on the tower -- and a tower speaker bar with an additional 10 speakers. We spent some time on and behind this boat, and can attest that this system puts out more than enough juice to add to anyone's riding sessions.New Drive Control SystemThere is more to giving a great pull to the rider than simply holding a straight line. The all-new Connext helm and New Drive Control are innovations meant to make this incredibly user and rider-friendly. The Connext system constantly monitors and gives real-time updates on critical functions such as water depth, fuel reserves, RPM, compass heading, speed and more on full-time display.The Biminisits higher than the tower itself, offering more coverage area for those lounging in the cabin area. And with the line attaching to the tip of the tower yet under the Bimini, gone are the struggles of reaching the ropes attachment point around the Bimini and on top of the tower.Solar PowerThis also allows another technology innovation to sit atop the Bimini itself: two trickle charging solar panels providing continuous recharge to the batteries, extending their life by nearly 30% and the boat to adrift without worrying about draining batteries.Ballast On BoardMuch like the tower itself, internal ballast tanks are a key ingredient to making a wake sports specific boat