If you're buying new, your options are pretty much Barefoot International, or getting a custom one from Bemman Custom Designs.  Your pylon and where it lines up with your windshield will dictate if you can get by with a straight boom or a contoured one.  Prepare for some sticker shock, they're pretty damn spendy these days.  Otherwise, you can hunt around for used ones (there's a few on Ski-It-Again).  I've also had luck in the past messaging folks that have a boat listed with a boom included about selling the boom separately (got my current one for $200 doing this).  There's few boats listed down in the twin cities with booms on Marketplace if you get down this way at all.

Good morning, 

I am having an issue with my 02 VLX. The boat runs fine all day towing riders, stopping and starting. After using for half day, we pull up on a sandbar to hang out and have some adult beverages. The key is in the off position while we are listening to stereo which has its own battery. After sitting for an hour, the boat cranks but will not start. When I turn the key, the fuel pump primes but seemed to sounded different, a little whiny. First time this happened, the fuel pump was hot to the touch which was odd. The fuel pump should have been cool because the boat was off. Replaced the fuel pump because it was close to 12 years old. 

Next time out, same thing happened. Pulled up on sandbar for an hour and it wouldn't start, turned over normally just wouldn't start. Checked the new fuel pump again and it was hot. Ignition was off while we were on sandbar. Got a wet towel and cooled off the fuel pump. It started right up. Had to move throttle up for it to catch. Idled fine after that and we drove back to our site up river. Fuel pump was cool to the touch after 10-15 minute ride back. Sitting in our lagoon listening to stereo and the fuel pump again get hot after 30 mins while key is in the off position. Cooled again with wet towel and turned off battery switch.  It started right up after. After looking around on the site, there are some relays that control the fuel pump, ignition and starter. Was going to replace those as they have never been touched. Could the fuel pump relay be sending a signal to pump even when system is off ? Maybe one of the contacts is not opening after getting hot ? Noticed one of the coil contacts on fuel pump relay was a little discolored. Possible vapor lock because of hot fuel pump ? Tested wires from relays to positive and negative of fuel pump, all ok, no grounds. Bypassed tether (kill) switch years ago. I can't get boat on water for a couple more weeks to try and duplicate issue. Any suggestions ? Thanks in advance. 

Time to get the grandkids up on skis!   Would love to hear what you have used .

On 5/8/2026 at 8:47 PM, UWSkier said:

When it won't start, do the gauges do their buzzy needle dance before settling in (multi gauge)?  Pay close attention to those.  If the gauges are dead at key to run position, your tether switch may be the culprit.  The engine will crank and crank but won't start.

Good morning, 

I am having a similar issue with my 02 VLX. The boat runs fine all day towing riders, stopping and starting. After using for half day, we pull up on a sandbar to hang out and have some adult beverages. The key is in the off position while we are listening to stereo which has its own battery. After sitting for an hour, the boat cranks but will not start. When I turn the key, the fuel pump primes but seemed to sounded different, a little whiny. First time this happened, the fuel pump was hot to the touch which was odd. The fuel pump should have been cool because the boat was off. Replaced the fuel pump because it was close to 12 years old. 

Next time out, same thing happened. Pulled up on sandbar for an hour and it wouldn't start, turned over normally just wouldn't start. Checked the fuel pump again and it was hot. Ignition was off while we were on sandbar. Got a wet towel and cooled off the fuel pump. It started right up. Had to move throttle up for it to catch. Idled fine after that and we drove back to our site up river. After looking around on the site, there are some relays that control the fuel pump, ignition and starter. Was going to replace those as they have never been touched. Could the fuel pump relay be sending a signal to pump even when system is off ? Maybe one of the contacts is not opening after getting hot ? Noticed one of the coil contacts on relay was a little discolored. Bypassed tether (kill) switch years ago. I can't get boat on water for a couple more weeks to try and duplicate issue. Any suggestions ? Thanks in advance. 

HI Guys,

Just got a 2015 Wakesetter 22VLX and realizing the stereo volume is way stronger on the tower than the boat interior. As you maybe aware, my boat year doesn't have the option of sound control per zone on the Viper screen. I know there is a few discussions on this on the site already but thought I'd check as the postings i found are old, I want to avoid adding any additional mixer or hardware, I would consider looping a PAC-Audio LC1 device but wondering if I could simply adjust the interior boat speaker amp output settings (not worried about the "warranty voided" warning stickers on the amp) and hoping it does the job and doesn't damage the HU. Or is there another simple trick I am perhaps unaware of (i.e. fade adjustment). The tower amp is already set at the lowest output but it is still louder.

Thank you crew.