WRITTEN IN THE BOATING LIFE MAGAZINE. URL. http://www.boatinglife.com/article/Magazine/Calabria-Cal-Air---2000 "Calabria Cal Air - 2000 By Staff (more by this author) Like a number of inboard manufacturers, Calabria now offers a wakeboard-specific model derived from one of its more popular tow boats. For this central California builder, the obvious choice for conversion was the popular Sport Comp XTS. "Obvious" because, unlike the flat hulls that are typical on three-event inboards, Calabria's XTS rides on a deep-V hull. Not only does this design provide a better ride in rough water, it also creates well-defined low-speed wakes. In addition, the boat's V-shaped keel enhances tracking ability at mid-range and boarding speeds, as it provides more lateral surface area than the add-on fins common to most inboard designs. Another design feature unique to the XTS is the placement of the fuel tank. While most inboard builders place the fuel tank in the stern, where it draws the stern down, Calabria moves the tank forward into the hull's midsection to create a more balanced running profile and to free the stern section for a large storage locker. *Test-team measurement Wakeboard Specific Test Wake size 2 Shape Rampy and clean; easy to see with a good, solid kick to it. Transition Smooth with a good up-and-down pop. Lip 2 Width 3 Double-up 3 Double-up driving and handling: Easy to control through the double-ups. Storage: Great trunk with tremendous capacity. Ballast system: Efficient and easy to use for all levels of riders. Subjective Scores 1= World class, 2= Tournament quality, 3=Suitable for experts, 4=Suitable for advanced recreational use, 5=Suitable for recreational use Performance Top speed 43.5 mph, 4,850 rpm Acceleration to 30 6.1 sec. 151 ft. Acceleration to 36 8.6 sec. 173 ft. Acceleration 30 to 36 3.3 sec. Noise Levels (db) Idle 62 driver, 64 rear seat, 73 transom 36 mph 92 driver, 89 rear seat, 95 transom *Noise levels were recorded at idle and 36 mph using a digital decibel meter set on the "A-weighted" scale, which closely resembles human hearing. The three numbers displayed represent sound measurements made in three positions: at the driver's head level, at passenger head level in the rear seat, and 6 inches behind the transom."