For the driver, it begins in the cockpit with a console that puts you in total control of the mission ahead. Flip the ballast switches and it quickly inhales 1,600 pounds of water. This added weight helps mold the wake to each rider's individual preference. Another flip of the switch and the ballasts exhale the massive amounts of water. Now the boat competes as a world-class ski boat. With the B-52 V, the driver and rider are one. Nothing else matters. With a monstrous PCM Excalibur 330 HP engine the B-52 V delivers more torque for responsive power when needed. The music control is close at hand with the soft-touch Clarion Marine CD console. The environment of the boat is meticulously appointed for extreme comfort starting with the custom gel coat and upholstery combination. Storage is abundant and there's plenty of walk-through or lay around room