2008 MB B-52

2008 MB Sports B-52 is ahigh-performance, deep-hulled V-drive towboat built primarily in 23-foot (V23) and 21.5-foot (B-52V) configurations designed for wakeboarding, wakesurfing, and general recreational boating.

Key Specifications (2008 MB Sports B-52 V23)

Performance & Mechanicals

• Engine: Typically powered by a standard PCM Excalibur 5.7L V8 engine (often rated around 343 hp), with optional upgrades available.
• Top Speed: Reaches approximately 49–51 mph depending on load and setup.
• Handling: Features an extended wake plane hull designed for quick planing, minimal bow rise, and smooth handling through rough water chop.

Ballast & Wake Setup

• Factory Ballast: Equipped with integrated hard-tank ballast systems (such as twin 100-gallon port and starboard tanks on the V23 edition for total capacity adjustment).
• Overflow Operation: Most users on agree that ballast pumps on this generation do not automatically shut off, meaning full capacity is visually identified when water starts dumping out of the hull overflow outlets near the windshield. [

Amenities & Equipment

• Tower: Custom folding wakeboard/surf towers (such as the Skylon Swoop or Lightning Marine custom setups) featuring board racks and optional tower speakers.
• Interior: Deep main lounge layout with carbon-look vinyl accents, ample under-seat storage, and a built-in cooler space.
• Instrumentation: Standard Livorsi high-performance gauges and optional PerfectPass cruise control integration.