X-Star, VLX, SAN 230, or Supra Gravity what one?

(daveronix199) · (daveronix199) **Join Date: Feb 2009** 03-30-2009, 6:30 AM

My Parents and i are looking to upgrade we have driven and i have tested all of the wakes they all have pros and cons i would just like to know what everyone thinks thanks

Dave

(ttuclint) · (ttuclint) **Join Date: Sep 2003** 03-30-2009, 6:33 AM

Aloha TwinX 32 pontoon boat.

http://www.iboats.com/sites/alohapontoons/site_page_7447/images/l_Aloha_Pontoon_Boats_-_PS_Twin_X-32_2007_AI-253151_II-11523464.jpg

(Message edited by ttuclint on March 30, 2009)

(mhunter) · (mhunter) **Join Date: Mar 2008** 03-30-2009, 6:40 AM

Nautique!

(jim33) · (jim33) **Join Date: Feb 2008** 03-30-2009, 7:26 AM

230 for sure

(aarond0083) · (aarond0083) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 03-30-2009, 7:33 AM

230

(jarrod) · (jarrod) **Join Date: May 2003** 03-30-2009, 7:40 AM

Watch the video in the main board of Rusty hitting X-Star double ups. Need I say more?

If wake quality is first, it's an easy decision.

(sinkoumn) · (sinkoumn) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-30-2009, 7:47 AM

230 or X-Star

(tomcat22) · (tomcat22) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 03-30-2009, 7:51 AM

supra or 230

(kinger) · (kinger) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 03-30-2009, 7:58 AM

230

(bchesley) · (bchesley) **Join Date: Apr 2001** 03-30-2009, 8:09 AM

230

(wackbag) · (wackbag) **Join Date: Feb 2009** 03-30-2009, 8:11 AM

230

(paulw) · (paulw) **Join Date: Dec 2006** 03-30-2009, 8:57 AM

star

(wakebrdr38) · (wakebrdr38) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 03-30-2009, 9:24 AM

230 is awesome.

(polarbill) · (polarbill) **Join Date: Jun 2003** 03-30-2009, 9:31 AM

Dave, you may want to consider a 23LSV if you are looking at the 230 SAN. It would be more comparable and is a great boat with a great wake.

That being said every boat you listed is awesome. Buy the one you/your parents like the best. Which way are you guys leaning right now?

(wakemikey) · (wakemikey) **Join Date: Mar 2008** 03-30-2009, 9:39 AM

Thanks for the boat dad

(psudy) · (psudy) **Join Date: Dec 2003** 03-30-2009, 10:07 AM

So the kids supposed to feel bad because his dad is buying a boat? Most people get their start growing up with parents that like boating. Don't flame him for it.

(Message edited by psudy on March 30, 2009)

(wake77) · (wake77) **Join Date: Jan 2009** 03-30-2009, 10:15 AM

Wakecraft, fo sho.

(lakemiltonwake08)

Well after testing all of them you should have a clear decision on which one you like best. But my vote goes to the 230.

(wakemikey) · (wakemikey) **Join Date: Mar 2008** 03-30-2009, 10:24 AM

Not a $70,000 boat.

(daveronix199) · (daveronix199) **Join Date: Feb 2009** 03-30-2009, 10:26 AM

we are leaning towards the X star or the 230 because of location of dealers being 20 minutes in either direction.. We are family friends with the mastercraft dealer but we didnt like how the x-star drives like a tank... that being said the 230's wake was alot different from a mastercarft... thanks for your all of your help it seems to me that alot of people are a real big fan of both so whatever our family decides it cant be a bad choice! Thanks alot

(02wakesettervlx)

X Star

(05mobiuslsv) · (05mobiuslsv) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 03-30-2009, 10:26 AM

You could easily narrow down your choices if you decided you didn't want above the floor ballast, whether it be bags or hard tanks. I would never have above the floor stock ballast again I hate it.

(polarbill) · (polarbill) **Join Date: Jun 2003** 03-30-2009, 10:28 AM

I have never thought the Xstar handled bad. I have been up to Radar Lake and had the xstar loaded down and it handles fine around the islands.

(sidekicknicholas)

230

(aarond0083) · (aarond0083) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 03-30-2009, 11:02 AM

WakeMikey seems to have a vendetta against anyone looking at new boats. Seen it in a few threads now.

I think it's great that parents buy wake boats. I'm sure his parents enjoy the lake and boating too so what is the big deal? And whether people like it or not, these wake boats weren't made just for core wake boarders. They also make great family boats and the family that can afford and wants a nice boat I say more power to them.

(xaggie) · (xaggie) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 03-30-2009, 11:26 AM

Star...heheh

(innov8) · (innov8) **Join Date: May 2005** 03-30-2009, 11:52 AM

230

(psudy) · (psudy) **Join Date: Dec 2003** 03-30-2009, 11:59 AM

Jealoucy is a crappy way to go through life, wakemikey. What if his dad posted the question. Would you flame him for buying a nice boat for his family?

(wakeborder5) · (wakeborder5) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 03-30-2009, 11:59 AM

WhineyMike, go somewhere else. There's no reason to flame him, he's not acting spoiled or anything, jusy asking for advice and justification for the purchase his family is soon going to make. Be glad his family is supporting the industry in these tough times

(drknute3) · (drknute3) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 03-30-2009, 12:24 PM

WakeMikey,

Op says parents and I looking to upgrade. How does that equate to dad buying a new boat for son? Could easily be a 50/50 or something. Sheesh!

(calexan) · (calexan) **Join Date: Dec 2008** 03-30-2009, 12:49 PM

230 then VLX then X-star and I own a Bu.

But of course its a 23LSV so id pick that over the 230 :-)

(michaelspsp) · (michaelspsp) **Join Date: Sep 2007** 03-30-2009, 1:20 PM

x-star handles fine at speed. dump the tanks before docking tho...... it does not like to turn weighted at docking speed... i mean my gf who never drove a boat before pulls me no problem and she is 5 foot 3. i wouldnt let her dock it tho....and she wouldnt want to

(wakemikey) · (wakemikey) **Join Date: Mar 2008** 03-30-2009, 2:27 PM

sorry I will stay out of the thread

(michridr69) · (michridr69) **Join Date: Dec 2008** 03-30-2009, 2:27 PM

mikey is mad becasue hes not gettin a new boat

(jon_a) · (jon_a) **Join Date: Feb 2003** 03-30-2009, 3:50 PM

All great boats for sure. I personally would pick the Supra.

(smith86) · (smith86) **Join Date: Mar 2009** 03-30-2009, 6:24 PM

hey ive had a supra 24ssv and now a 22.
ive ridden behind a bunch of boats but only owned supra. the 22 is the best of both worlds 15 passenger instead of 16 on the 24. and way better handling, and the wake is awesome. and for the money you cant go wrong with supra. i would suggest make sure you get the big motor and the right prop

(johnsvt) · (johnsvt) **Join Date: Dec 2006** 03-30-2009, 6:42 PM

Test drive they are all good and will fit everyone differently...

(nosebleed) · (nosebleed) **Join Date: Apr 2004** 03-30-2009, 6:57 PM

none because they don't have a head

(blind_pete) · (blind_pete) **Join Date: Nov 2008** 03-30-2009, 7:00 PM

230 then VLx and i own a VLX

(ryan11) · (ryan11) **Join Date: Jan 2008** 03-30-2009, 7:23 PM

x star is the badddddest boat out there. everybody knows it.

(jonyb) · (jonyb) **Join Date: Nov 2008** 03-30-2009, 7:39 PM

Supra shouldn't even be in the same category with those boats. The reason I say that is because the cost of a Supra is a WHOLE lot cheaper..... Nautiques and X-Stars are at least $10K to $20k higher.

(tx03gt) · (tx03gt) **Join Date: Feb 2008** 03-30-2009, 7:52 PM

X-Star

(lakemiltonwake08)

X-Star is hands down one of the greatest wakes out there. But I feel like there is more to a boat than just the wake. Mastercraft is getting passed up in innovation and new features. I feel like the Nautiques have alot more to offer inside of the boat, and it's wakes are still on the same par as Mastercraft.

(johnny_defacto)

230.

(smith86) · (smith86) **Join Date: Mar 2009** 03-31-2009, 3:10 PM

yea i agree with john when it comes to the money.
and like someone else said test drive all the different makes you can and decide on the one that fits your likes and needs the best.(i mean this is wake boarding one of the funest sports ever) pic one and enjoy it.

(freshtracks) · (freshtracks) **Join Date: Feb 2006** 03-31-2009, 3:33 PM

sorry wes but the chaparral is the most EXTREME boat on the water........

(freshtracks) · (freshtracks) **Join Date: Feb 2006** 03-31-2009, 3:34 PM

btw.... 230.... F-ING sick boat!

(eyekahn) · (eyekahn) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 04-01-2009, 6:13 AM

A 230 with 4000lbs in ballast does not chine lock, it drives like there is no weight in it. Get it.

(nauti4life) · (nauti4life) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 04-01-2009, 8:56 AM

Does the engine make a difference? PCM has won JD powers 4 yrs in a row. Indmar is in all the other boats. I think the motor makes a big difference. $.02

(aarond0083) · (aarond0083) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 04-01-2009, 9:38 AM

The PCM ZR6 is the best inboard engine by a mile. So powerful, yet efficient at the same time.

(guido) · (guido) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 04-01-2009, 10:17 AM

IMO..... The current X-star is the best boat every made. They drive awesome, handle a ton of weight, make great wakes and look sick.

What else could you want. I'm pretty partial to the picklefork, too. It adds a bunch of extra room in the nose of the boat. Great for chillen.

(ironj32) · (ironj32) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 04-01-2009, 10:37 AM

X-Star

(kickflip_mj) · (kickflip_mj) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 04-01-2009, 11:30 AM

so i take it my VLX sucks??

(duckguy) · (duckguy) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 04-01-2009, 11:45 AM

No the carpet just doesnt come out, thus allowing moisture to sit and rot away the non formed-in cushion bases.

(05mobiuslsv) · (05mobiuslsv) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 04-01-2009, 11:48 AM

^^^^LOL, and that's why you're looking into getting one right...

(kickflip_mj) · (kickflip_mj) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 04-01-2009, 11:49 AM

oh i get what you are saying... i like the interior and i do let my carpet dry after every day... i could see though for someone who likes to hose out there boats which is becoming more and more common for some reason

(duckguy) · (duckguy) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 04-01-2009, 11:55 AM

Just a joke guys-lighten up!

(05mobiuslsv) · (05mobiuslsv) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 04-01-2009, 12:06 PM

OOOps it is April fools.

(duckguy) · (duckguy) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 04-01-2009, 12:47 PM

yupper!

(dizzyj) · (dizzyj) **Join Date: Jul 2003** 04-01-2009, 12:55 PM

I was torn between a 230 (236) and an xstar. What decided for me was a)price, b)seating arrangment (I love the rear facing seats) c)narrowish "nautique" wake and d) high freeboard for surfing.

all in all I think its the best overall boat out there. Maybe an xstar has a 1-2% "better" wakeboarding wake but all the other comforts were better with the 236, edging out the xstar.

(kickflip_mj) · (kickflip_mj) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 04-01-2009, 2:13 PM

oh crap it is april first..... oops got to pay the rent.lol