HELP Needed: 2007-2009 RZ2 OR 2010 24VE

[Ewok]

I don't think it takes more list. Every boat is different and the owners have different gear stowed around them. From what I've gathered the 22Ve and RZ2 hulls are very similar, the major difference being the extra fiberglass for the wider bow in the RZ. Because of that difference the bow weighting of the two boats seems different but the waves behind them seem very similar especially when weighted with more than 1,000 lbs in the rear locker.

[sandm]

dealer told me the wetted surface on the 22ve and rz2 were identical. the difference is in the added width in the front from the pickle fork. chp might know exactly, but I believe that the ballast difference in the front are from the 22ve having the 1piece bag that runs from side to side and the rz having separate bags on each side totalling a few hundred more lbs but side to side and can be isolated. my 22ve came factory with dual drain/fill pumps on the single bag.

[AspiringTigeOwner]

Hey, I'm an Engineer. The line forms behind ME for wondering about details!

I'm an engineer as well...I find a ton of guys on the boating forums are either engineers or work in technical fields!

My take away thus far:
From everyone's feedback thus far it really seems like either a 22VE', RZ2, or a Z1 (2013+) would be the best choice. The 22VE and RZ2 would be best in 2009/2010 in order to get the Alpha tower and keep it within price range. For the RZ2 a model in 2008 + would resolve some swim platform concerns (or was that 2009?).

My lingering questions are:
- Does the newer Z1 have a stand out wake relative to either 22' boat?
- How much time/effort am I going to have to dedicate to updating swim lockers on an 22VE' in order to get ballast equal to the RZ2 will accommodate with little effort?
- On any of the aforementioned: Are there any "must" options? Specifically, what stock ballast package should I be targeting to ensure that I have max capability?
- Does the Convex VX add significant length/height to any of these?

Final Thought: Can I get a good enough deal on a RZR at a boat show in 2016 to make it comparable in price?

Again - thanks to everyone on the forum for the help. My apologies if any of this is completely redundant and annoying.

[AspiringTigeOwner]

Clarify - a RZR WITH AVX. Otherwise I wouldn't really consider.
I guess that begs the question, does the AVX make the newer boats surf as well as an older listed/ballasted boat?

[Ewok]

The AVX question is subjective. I haven't surfed one yet but the concept is sound and it shows great adjustability in the wake. If I ride one someday I might change my mind but so far my boat is the best I've surfed next to WABoatings. Because of this I'm not looking to replace my boat which suits my needs well. If you really want to answer that question you're going to have to get out on a boat and demo the AVX and then ride a boat without and see if you notice the difference and also keep I mind ease of use and adjustability. It looks to me like the AVX makes the wave very adjustable.

As for the older used boats it's probably better to try to find something without ballast and add a new system. There are now bigger pumps with more options to get better fill times and faster cross fill times as well. Trying to upgrade an older factory system or an older custom system might be difficult depending on who did the install and where the thru hulls are located.