toyota wake boats

(shanemulleryahoocom)

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/boa/1280703793.html

there is a toyota wakeboard boat locally for sale and was wanted to get some opinions on it. the buddy of mine looking is not crazy about the closed bow but maybe it is worth looking anyways. any infor would be appreciated

(phenom_1819) · (phenom_1819) **Join Date: Jan 2008** 07-21-2009, 8:42 AM

They are great boats. Bulletproof. I had one and loved it... there are many, many days I miss it. I had an open bow direct drive X22, don't have any experience with the closed bow E21. Go to epicmarine.com for more info... very tight community with lots of gearheads and good info.

(jinxton) · (jinxton) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 07-21-2009, 9:34 AM

I had that same boat, and just like Cal I miss it from time to time. Sold it to a buddy and all he has done is change the oil and spark plugs and still runs like new. He had to change one of the valve cover gaskets on it and the top end looked brand new. It has 1100 hours on it.

Spread out 1500 lbs of ballast in it and you will have a wake right between a Malibu and a Nautique

(mc_x15) · (mc_x15) **Join Date: Jul 2008** 07-21-2009, 11:28 AM

Saw a similiar boat parked next to me in the cove this weekend. looked killer, this guys had no tower. Really like the look, clean lines and this one was very well kept. Caught my eye cause i thought it was a new epic. haha. then i saw Toyota accross the back

(cyclonecj) · (cyclonecj) **Join Date: Jul 2001** 07-21-2009, 12:16 PM

The Epic 21 is a pretty good wake boat, it is really too big to be a real hardcore ski boat. The wake is almost identical to my 22 ft open bow Epic. They had an optional ballast system and tower "boarding package"

You will not be able to burn a tank of gas in a day on the lake. It sips gas.

I have seen them going for mid to low teens, that's a lot of boat for the money.

(michridr69) · (michridr69) **Join Date: Dec 2008** 07-21-2009, 12:28 PM

u couldnt pay me to drive that

(craig_f) · (craig_f) **Join Date: Feb 2008** 07-21-2009, 12:36 PM

As opposed to a boat that throws error codes 5 times a day?

http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/3183/718432.html?1248204430

(lakelife) · (lakelife) **Join Date: Feb 2003** 07-21-2009, 12:40 PM

^^^ zing

(lion90) · (lion90) **Join Date: Jul 2009** 07-21-2009, 12:48 PM

Well, he does have his age listed as: 2.

Age: 2
Sex (M/F): M
Wakeboard: Skate
Boat : a yellow one that throws codes 5 times a day

Ben Kerran 07-21-2009, 12:50 PM

nice Craig. Add that to the PWNED thread!

(michridr69) · (michridr69) **Join Date: Dec 2008** 07-21-2009, 12:57 PM

good one, um yes opposed to a boat that throws error codes 5 times a day,

(lakelife) · (lakelife) **Join Date: Feb 2003** 07-21-2009, 1:53 PM

Check out the PM I just got from "michridr69" or should I call you "wakesk8playa69" ... thanks for the tip buddy, I didn't realize my life was symbolized by the boat that I own (not the one my daddy bought), what was I thinking?!

"Congratulations! You have received a private message from the following discussion board user: Michridr69 -----------------------------------------------------------
hey bro u do know u have a pos moomba right? get a life guy and a real boat
----------------------------------------------------------- If you would like to view this user's profile, use the following link: http://www.wakeworld.com/cgi-bin/Discus4/board-profile.cgi?action=view_profile&profile=michridr69-users If you would like to reply to this message by sending a private message of your own through the discussion board, use the following link to send your reply: http://www.wakeworld.com/cgi-bin/Discus4/board-profile.cgi?action=sendmsg&to=michridr69&db=0 Reply directly to this user with the following e-mail address:

wakesk8playa69@yahoo.com"

(Message edited by lakelife on July 21, 2009)

(insuranceman) · (insuranceman) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 07-21-2009, 2:18 PM

man i can't belive this guy called your moomba a pos. he needs to grow up.

i really wish toyota epics were still around. good boat with a great engine.

(ttduncan) · (ttduncan) **Join Date: Jan 2008** 07-21-2009, 2:20 PM

i have never been in one, so i could not say. if you like it after the test ride, go for it. could end up being a great ride for you.

nice to see a proud moomba owner. i am sure you like your boat and are glad to have one. we chose a moomba last year after looking 2 years, we love it and have not regretted our choice!

(wakeboy01) · (wakeboy01) **Join Date: Apr 2009** 07-21-2009, 2:24 PM

Shane I saw this today also. You going to take it for a spin or ride behind it?

(cyclonecj) · (cyclonecj) **Join Date: Jul 2001** 07-21-2009, 3:29 PM

You can fit three full 580 lb sacks in the trunk. Danny Harf told me himself that he did that with his x22 when he rode for Toyota. You can fit at least two up front.

(lakeski) · (lakeski) **Join Date: Dec 2006** 07-21-2009, 3:30 PM

Take it for a spin. You'll be impressed with the Toyota Epic. (I speak from experience.)

(tcaz) · (tcaz) **Join Date: Aug 2008** 07-21-2009, 3:33 PM

Hahaha. A 21 year old says that? I could see it from a 15 year old who lacks maturity, but a 21 year old? Come on bro, grow up and don't get so offended by a little joke. Smile and laugh a little, you'll feel better when you do.

(tcaz) · (tcaz) **Join Date: Aug 2008** 07-21-2009, 3:35 PM

+ I rode a Toyota V-Drive (not sure on the exact model) about 8 years ago and remember liking it a whole lot. From what I remember, they were the most fuel efficient boats at one point. Correct me if I am wrong.

(phenom_1819) · (phenom_1819) **Join Date: Jan 2008** 07-21-2009, 4:07 PM

As far as I know, most fuel eficient wake boats I've seen at ANY point... mine regularly burned around 3 gph with added ballast on top of stock ballast. It was great -- mine had only a 26-gallon tank and I think we killed a full tank maybe one time in four years...? Very fuel-efficient and reliable. I sold mine with 700 hours and never had a single mechanical problem.

(kirk) · (kirk) **Join Date: May 2003** 07-21-2009, 5:09 PM

Toyotas were great boats. The only thing I would be cautious of with that boat is the closed bow. It will make resale a lot tougher.

(formfunction) · (formfunction) **Join Date: Jun 2008** 07-21-2009, 5:16 PM

Also keep in mind that they are only going to make replacement parts for like ten years or so and its got to be pushing that by now.Of course they don't break much.

(craig_f) · (craig_f) **Join Date: Feb 2008** 07-21-2009, 5:23 PM

The motors are just like a Lexus right?

(insuranceman) · (insuranceman) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 07-21-2009, 5:24 PM

yep craig, same as what they also use in the tundra and sequoia.

(insuranceman) · (insuranceman) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 07-21-2009, 5:26 PM

yep craig, same as what they also use in the tundra and sequoia.

now if you can imagine dropping the 5.7l in them they would really have some power.

i've got one in my 07 sequoia and the suv will fly.

(insuranceman) · (insuranceman) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 07-21-2009, 5:26 PM

sorry meant 08 sequoia.

(lakeski) · (lakeski) **Join Date: Dec 2006** 07-21-2009, 7:14 PM

It is a Lexus engine, same as the Lexus LS. Look at my profile pic.

(Message edited by lakeski on July 21, 2009)

(epic1) · (epic1) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 07-21-2009, 7:30 PM

4.0 v8 not 4.7 like tundra fame

(hehateme) · (hehateme) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 07-21-2009, 7:46 PM

4.0 is not a V8.
4.7 was the only V8 Toyota made.
5.7 is not an option in'07 Sequoia.

(jtnz) · (jtnz) **Join Date: Sep 2007** 07-21-2009, 7:47 PM

1UZ motor 4.0 DOHC (Quad Cam) v8, no lack of power probably outperform an iron pushrod 350 and use half the fuel.

(jtnz) · (jtnz) **Join Date: Sep 2007** 07-21-2009, 8:34 PM

A friend of mine had one in his Soarer, incredible motor, that thing was a rocket.

Also they like to rev, like most Japanese motors, but 8 throttle bodies is a bit over the top.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Toyota-1UZFE-engine-with_7172.htm

BTW, that boat looks sick and all I've heard is good things about them.

(Message edited by jtnz on July 21, 2009)

(hehateme) · (hehateme) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 07-21-2009, 10:03 PM

I was thinking of the current 4.0 thats a V6. Either way, plenty of power.

(lakeski) · (lakeski) **Join Date: Dec 2006** 07-22-2009, 7:42 PM

Toyota's apparently still making boats. Check this site for some photos (and more if you know Japanese):
http://www.toyota.co.jp/marine/

Also, here's a video someone posted of a 1UZ V8 engine found in the Toyota Epic:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1063172922673433237&pr=goog-sl

(gene3x)

Can these wakes get really big without washing out? How much is to much weight for a Toyota SX22?

(colombiansurfer)

There is a guy on our lake that has one and it throws a great wake. Plus the motor in that boat is awesome and very quiet. I would like to have the motor as an option for my boat.