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New 2010 RZ2
So, we were hoping to have it ready by the 4th, but either way we are stoked. I originally came up with some colors and then Danny from Tige asked me if he could just design something sick with a WHITE tower. That sounded intriguing. I said, just make sure you use Navy. I am always up for an adventure, so I said ok. He's hispanic, we should be simpatico, right? ;-)
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I think the only alpha z tower i have seen that wasnt black, was the silver one on their anniversary boat! thats gonna look dope!! Im not a huge fan of white on boats, but thatll look killer.
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NO but i like your colors. i have a 07 22 ve blue and white and silver w/ charcoal hull. i'm a COWBOYS FAN from virginia. i don't know if you are but thats okay the tige is sweet! can't wait to see it with the tower. i get compliments on my boat all the time until i tell them i'm a cowboys fan. i live in skins territory. LOL
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No, I just like the Tige Navy blue, my current boat uses that color. Plus the wake9 logo will go well with it. That navy looks blue sometimes, and black others. Here are some good pics of my boat:
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I like the blue bottom, that is going to look sharp! Are you doing the RZ2 graphics or just wake9.com graphics? Why a '10 and not an '11?
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LOOKS GOOD! can't wait to see the new one all done.i love that navy blue color.
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oh that thing is gonna be sick!!!
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I know, I am definitely getting antsy.
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Very nice! Congrats on the new ride!
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Those shots of the boat upside down really give you a clean look at the non planing convex v hull. Pretty cool looking.
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I got some more, I am totally loving watching the birth of our RZ2. And that navy looks so sick, sometimes black, sometimes blue.
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Loving it!
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OK, guys I may need rehab or an intervention after this. I am getting so addicted to finding these cool pics in my inbox every day, that I am afraid I am not going to know what to do when it is done. I mean, I can't order a new boat, and keep my current wife. Decisions, Decisions. ;-)
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that is quite the tough decision.
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Can't believe it, this is better than crack. (not that I would know ;-) )
TAPS is in, check out the PAIR of underwated LED lights, my 24Ve only had one. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/...c4e64546_b.jpg Looks like its got some attitude. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/...268158ee_b.jpg OK, now these next 2 pictures... I mean my 2 favorites things on the water is the great surf wake, and a clear, thumpin' stereo... http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/...d7ceeedc_b.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/...93d18e09_b.jpg |
Is the factory installing the fat sacs?
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Lookin good!
That Navy Blue and White looks nice. Should be killer with a white tower and even better once yall get the Wake9 graphics on |
That is the factory Tige "pro" ballet system, nothing custom.
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Think you could get them to sneak some more weight in there? might as well...
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Yeah, we are planning to replace the factory locker sacs with 1000 lb +sacs on each side, but made to plumb into the system so they replace these, which means nothing more than swapping sacs. The Tige Touch system for filling and emptying ballast is timer based, so I can put the new sacs in, and just adjust the timers so it should work just like factory. The tige ballast system is an amazing platform to start from.
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Looks like the guys at the tige factory are back to work, hope they are well rested! Looks like the engine and dash are in...
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You are going to love that motor. It is my favorite from PCM to date.
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I am really interested to see the difference with CO emissions. I took measurements with my 24Ve, with no cat. And I rode on the 2010 RZ2s, that were not california boats, and based on smell, they seemed about the same as my Ve. So this should be interesting to see if it makes a difference.
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Looks great! Can't wait to see the results of your emissions test on this engine, we've got the same engine. Your going to love it!
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The boat is really starting to take shape, this one looks the same, but the batteries are in.
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Alans - Whats with the single exahust?
Do all PCM send the exahust forward? What the HP? |
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Correction, this is the 343 motor with the California cat converter. So I will get to test the 343 thoroughly as a surfer.
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I have this motor in my F21. We have been surfing 2x. Didn't "smell" anything. But I digress, I am but a n00b surfer. I'll let the pros give more info on this.
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Man I wish they were still built in cali, so I could drive and get it. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/...438dc388_b.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/...c7ba0a18_b.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/...70f182d8_b.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/...af3bf1bf_b.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/...5d7f89a2_b.jpg |
How much longer before you get it?
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It should be coming to me next week.
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Road trip
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LOL, and I know u would be up for it.
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We could hit a couple of lakes on the way back
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Great stuff, I'm in the same boat, my Supreme V226 is being built now. I will have some pics but I am not getting the feeling that they will have a full time photo employee sending me pics like Tige did for you,HaHa, it's all good ! Can't wait either !!!
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No sure about the CO emissions, but I just really like the motor. I have been a PCM fan for a long time, had the GT-40's in my Nautiques and then the 330 Excalibur. When they switched to the 343 Excalibur a couple of years ago, I did not notice any difference, but I do notice difference in power and fuel consumption with the 343 CAT. I am also a big fan of the single exhaust, it sounds great when on plane and is super quiet in the water.
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@drew Yeah, I know tige has done this with others, I have seen them, but not this many. I am not arguing though, I never thought it would be this fun, but I am THOROUGHLY enjoying the pics.
@Alan I don't know what difference it makes, but everything I have read says that a CAT will reduce CO, just don't know how much. OK, I think the tower and graphics are getting REALLY close... http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/...00fe7a31_b.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/...d27a1c53_b.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/...12632906_b.jpg |
@drew make sure you post the pics of your V226, would love to see it, and the wake pics.
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ragboy saying." and for the love of god and waves...please take that tape off of the logo....I can almost touch it and don't forget to send me a pic when ya do...thanks....Ragboy"
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y, I am getting antzy, there is no question. I love my 24Ve, I just hit 500 hours on it this sunday, it runs perfect and never an issue, only reg maint. But I can't wait to jump into this sucker.
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Its almost done, looks like it needs a tower, and a few interior pieces. I love the navy accents on the interior.
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Ragboy, as a Tige owner, what is your take on the carpeted corners in the rear seating? Does it drive you crazy, I think I would hate it since that is where most people sit, but I have never owned a Tige. I have been stepping on seat cushions, barefoot, for 30 years and have never had a problem.
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Alan - they are small cushions with one side carpeted and one side vinyl. So, you can have the carpet side up to use as a step, or flip the vinyl side up to use as a seat. That is why they have that little vinyl strap on them. Personally, I love the feature on ours.
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Yes, its a great feature. You flip it over, and its vinyl, just like everywhere else. When people go to walk in your boat, and have sandals or shoes on, you flip it to the carpet and hard side, they step on that and not on your vinyl. We use it all the time.
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Ragboy-
Does the boat offer a Wetsounds speaker package? What kind of amps are you going to have installed? Does looks very nice. m- |
Gotcha, I forgot that they flipped over. That is a cool feature.
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This boat is equipped with the Tower of Power option, and Pro-80 option. You can find out more here:
http://tige.com/performance/Wet_Sounds_Audio 1700 watt system. I have heard this system, it rocks. First time I have ever used a factory system, I normally go to my local shop and customize myself. This system is incredible. |
Please play us some John Denver! We want to hear it !
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I think you should think about upgrading your trailer:)
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@show you gotta save money somewhere. ;-)
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Got 3 more today, still waiting for the tower, I REALLY want to see that. Can't wait.
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If it was my boat, I would definitly consider keeping it clean with just the chrome Tige logo and ditch the stickers. Especially with a white tower, it would be super clean.
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I am DYING to see the tower...
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ok, here they are, a bit blurry, but man it looks amazing...
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Great thread ragboy, thanx for pics! Interesting.
Only wish boat manufacturers starts to put Audi V8 turbodiesel engines in boats. Its insane to pay more and more for gas with still rising prices nowadays, especialy here in Europe!!! Turbodiesels consume nearly half as regular gasoline engines and have amazing torque power at less rpm what is better for wakesurfing, when gasoline engines dont work at ideal rpm and probably combustion process is also not ideal and therefore its not good for lifetime for engine itself. Only what worry me is quality of exhaust emission. http://www.vw-m.de/index.php?id=471&no_cache=1&L=1 |
I have heard of boat manufs. starting to experiment with that, and I am a big Audi fan, no doubt about that.
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Yea, tonight on how its made they made the audi V6 TDI haha.
With a diesel you wouldnt need to worry about the blower either....No fumes in diesel, heck you can throw a match on diesel and it wont ignite. So a spark wouldnt set it off.... So lets start putting Inline 6 cummins in these monsters. BTW, those finished pictures gave me the chills and goose bumps!! That white tower is B-E-A-utiful |
I have a Centurion and I must say that this boat has my attention. I will check out Tige at the next boat show.
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THAT IS ONE SHARP LOOKING BOAT! congrats ragboy you did it right. you'll forget what it cost after about the one thousanth comment you get,but you'll still be beaming with pride. QUALITY IS TRUELY PRICELESS!
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Heh I just found out that Epic is making all electric boat with 10 hours of riding, ... but I think I never want to hear it`s tag price :D
but its sweet |
yep, bout 130k, driving around the lake on an extension cord is not my idea of fun...lol
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An inline 6 will consume a lot of cabin space.
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not sure bout other diesels but VW TDI (Audi) and BMW are the real beasts, quiet, modern and powerful
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This is the part that has me feeling my shorts get tight (sorry) ...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4094/...9fc38206_b.jpg You can clearly see that the outside speakers are PRO 80s, and the inside are PRO 60s. The boat we demo'd, the red one from the festival had 4 PRO 60s, and the beige one had 2 PRO 80s. I can't WAIT to hear this sucker. |
Wow, so freaking sick! I am super jealous
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WOW! That is one nice boat there.
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great looking ride. Congrats!
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so you did get the Vision Air chair. Sweet
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thats rediculous...looks killer. I didnt know Tige would factory install wetsounds. Very cool- congrats!
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Thats gotta be one of the sharpest looking boats I've seen in a while!
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Anymore pics?
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nope, not until I get it home, hopefully soon.
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Some pics of her on the water at the NW Open.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/...4076e1aa_b.jpg It was definitely in the minority, but wasn't bothered, looked sick. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/...75f6c1a9_b.jpg Possibly new profile pic for the Towanza facebook site? ;-) http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/...2d22032a_b.jpg I love these next 2 pics. The inland boat, with the all black and white logo, is VERY sexy, nice looking boat. Kinda cool both in the shot, in harmony, cuz its all about the surfing right? http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/...5103cc40_b.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/...6f01900f_b.jpg |
That thing is clean! The white tower with that looks pretty sick!
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