The in's and outs of tow boats. The promo system is going to have some rough roads for the next year or two for all manufacturers. There is a significant number of boats that go to the open market not to private lakes and with the economy the way it is buyers are scarse. So you will see a bunch of familiar boats next season. So the speed control device discussions will continue. Cost of the boats has gotten up there. But the market demands confort,techy,and safe boats that handle and do not chine lock comming out of the turn island.Emmision controls have cost the manufacturers a ton of dough to become compliant. There were some commits on noise levels in some of the discussions. I know with Malibu the have different options for noise reduction. I have found it is best to do it all. To have a quiet boat adds $$$$$$ to cost also.I know I would not want to Drive, Judge, or Safety in a boat for two or three hours that was banging my head. With gas prices flectuating ask your tournament promoters what boats use the least amount of fuel per hour, before buying your next boat.