Kenny, This topic has been covered a lot in the past try doing a search on it, you'll find a lot more information. Heres the big differences though. The V-drive is better for wakeboarding and allows for a lot more storage in the boat. The seating arrangement in a V-drive is way better in my opinion because you don't have the motor in between everyone. The advantages of a direct drive are that as you mentioned they are cheaper and they are better for slalom skiing. If all you do is board and you can afford to get into a V-drive do that, you'll be much happier in the end. Goodluck with the search.
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