My New Wakecraft

(deltaboy) · (deltaboy) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-08-2007, 6:23 PM

It was finished last weekend and then taken to Sac for the show so I havnt been able to see it in person. I'm heading up on Saturday and will take some of my own pictures.

(rallyart) · (rallyart) **Join Date: Nov 2006** 03-08-2007, 6:47 PM

Very sharp looking boat Kevin. I think the color scheme does a great job showing the lines of that thing.

(Message edited by rallyart on March 08, 2007)

(deltaboy) · (deltaboy) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-08-2007, 6:53 PM

Thanks Art. I agree I think the lines of this boat is enough with just a little detail. Up close the carbon fiber in the tower and scoops look great.

(wakeair1) · (wakeair1) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 03-08-2007, 7:26 PM

Your boat was on Channel 31 morning news yesterday.

(deltaboy) · (deltaboy) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-08-2007, 7:49 PM

What!? No bashing I hope

(malibuboarder75)

Not to offend anyone, but I love the boards from the 90s next to the brand new 2007 boat.

(deltaboy) · (deltaboy) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-08-2007, 8:11 PM

Not offending me they arent mine! LOL

(krbaugh) · (krbaugh) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 03-08-2007, 8:14 PM

WOW

Great looking boat!

Congrats

(deltaboy) · (deltaboy) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-08-2007, 8:34 PM

Thanks Kevin

(clayton191) · (clayton191) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 03-08-2007, 9:07 PM

the 07 malibu graphics suck -- these look MUCHOS better - Maybe they should change names here in the uS :-)

(supra24ssv) · (supra24ssv) **Join Date: Mar 2006** 03-09-2007, 5:16 AM

looks good

(mofreestyle) · (mofreestyle) **Join Date: Jan 2006** 03-09-2007, 5:34 AM

Dang man you don't even have the boat yet and it's already sittin on blocks. Someone jacked your rims dude.

Looks good though.

(fatsac) · (fatsac) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 03-09-2007, 6:52 AM

Hey Kevin- I looked all over your boat on Wednesday night and bs'd with their sales guy for what must have been an hour. I was blown away with all the detail inside the boat. They really went after it and the idea that each comes completely loaded is cool. The tower is different but all the carbon work they do really sets it apart. Congrats! What's the wake like??

Ben Kerran 03-09-2007, 7:25 AM

Kevin-Great choice on the colors, looks sharp!

(khollin1) · (khollin1) **Join Date: Nov 2006** 03-09-2007, 7:56 AM

Very nice looking boat! Black boats always look great. What's going on with the rear seats and hatches? Does all that lift up to make the engine more accessible? If so, I think that's an awesome idea.

(deltaboy) · (deltaboy) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-09-2007, 8:10 AM

Yes it lifts in about a minute to give you complete access to the motor and trany. Thanks you guys for all the positive feedback, Im really excited to get back on the water.

The wake is awsome. Not only for wakebording but skiing when at about 34-36 mph (at least for a v-drive that is).

(clayton191) · (clayton191) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 03-09-2007, 8:19 AM

Maybe i'm confused ... isnt wakecraft the canadian version of malibu?

(deltaboy) · (deltaboy) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-09-2007, 8:31 AM

Clayton if you want to bash start a different thread not on this one please.

(clayton191) · (clayton191) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 03-09-2007, 8:33 AM

wow, i'm not bashing... i'm asking...

I thought that they were ... I'm sorry. The reason I realized that it wasnt was because you had a cool engine compartment that lifted.

My bad. Very VERY hot boat.

(deltaboy) · (deltaboy) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-09-2007, 8:35 AM

My appologies if youre sincere. No its not Malibu not even close IMO. Thanks for the compliments. I'll get some more detailed pic's tomorrow when I see it.

(fatsac) · (fatsac) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 03-09-2007, 8:54 AM

Kevin - Are you on the Delta Sunday? I'll be out of Orwood with a couple friends... really curious to see and hear it on the water.

(tyler97217) · (tyler97217) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 03-09-2007, 8:57 AM

Looks sweet. I look forward to actually seeing one in person...

(deltaboy) · (deltaboy) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-09-2007, 9:04 AM

Fatsac- It will come back to Merced on Sunday after the show and then lake tested Monday adjustments made Tuesday and delivery on Wed. Saturday the 17th a friend or two will be on the water starting the break in. Thinking we'll drop it in at Village West in Stockton and head to Sac and then swing around after lunch and head back. If that will work for you let me know. I'm eager to hear the boat as well.

aztaco 03-09-2007, 9:04 AM

I have never seen separate port and starboard marker lights on a wake boat. Very cool to see someone doing something different.

(mrm2083) · (mrm2083) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 03-09-2007, 9:12 AM

Mastercraft have seperate lights, just had to throw that in there lol. I'm really liking this boat though, it looks 100 times better than the other ones i saw. They should stick to these graphics and not the flames. I live how the rear opens up to acces all the engine stuff.

(deltaboy) · (deltaboy) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-09-2007, 9:17 AM

They are willing to do any graphic you come up with. I just wanted mostly black with a bit of school bus yellow. Obviously I like mine the most. LOL

(sk_centurion) · (sk_centurion) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 03-09-2007, 9:22 AM

Are people that stupid to think that there is no Malibu in Canada? whats up with that? I like the boat nicest one I have seen.

(cawakeboarder12)

Good luck

(deltaboy) · (deltaboy) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-09-2007, 10:10 AM

Jay not stuppid just different....

(bullit) · (bullit) **Join Date: Feb 2007** 03-09-2007, 10:18 AM

great boat, looks amazing!!!! BRING ON SUMMER!!

(mikeski) · (mikeski) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 03-09-2007, 10:34 AM

Kevin/Clayton,

The owner of Wakecraft also founded Flightcraft back in the 80's, it was in Australia not Canada, Malibu bought Flightcraft.

I don't believe Clayton's post was a bash, simply an inquiry.

I was quite impressed with the Wakecraft boat when I saw it at the Pleasanton show with some reservation for the "snakebite" graphics.

Kevin, Your boat looks great, I would like to check it out sometime.

Mikeski

(deltaboy) · (deltaboy) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-09-2007, 10:54 AM

I agree Mikeski the other graphics just werent my style but the other guys like it so to each their own. In the past people have said that the Wakecraft was a "knock off" of Malibu so Im a little sensative.

Well we boat in the Delta as well as McClure, Don Pedro etc...So anytime just send me an email I'd be happy to show you the boat.

Thanks for the feedback I appreciate it.

(denverd1)

great looking boat. i really like these. Can't wait to see one i person, but it will probably be 2009 before one drifts over texas. the pop-up engine hatch is genius. seems like they've really thought it out. post some pics of interior and wake when you get a chance.

(ridininmd) · (ridininmd) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 03-09-2007, 12:06 PM

Wow looks sweet!
two words "Window Tint"

(deltaboy) · (deltaboy) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-09-2007, 12:52 PM

Thanks Pete! I was thinking about it and I might just do that.

(rallyart) · (rallyart) **Join Date: Nov 2006** 03-09-2007, 8:50 PM

Jay and Clayton, there are lots of Malibu's in Canada. More of them are not related to the ski boats than are. Two different companies. The Canadian Malibu makes a wake boat called Liquid Ride.

Kevin, I still like your boat's looks. (Not trying to hijack).
How big is the tower mounted bimini when you add in the area of the tower top?

(deltaboy) · (deltaboy) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-09-2007, 9:21 PM

Interesting info. Its hard to tell but its about half the length of the bimini. I'll look closer tomorrow when I see it. I do like how far forward it comes it should block a lot of sun.

(deltaboy) · (deltaboy) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-09-2007, 9:58 PM

Mikeski FYI Flightcraft actually started in 69 and then sold to Alkima in 89 I believe. Not trying to be picky just FYI.

(fuller313) · (fuller313) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 03-09-2007, 10:00 PM

Can't wait to see pics of your boat on the water!!!
I don't want to be rude but how much do these boats generally run. Do they run in the 50-60k?

(deltaboy) · (deltaboy) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-09-2007, 10:08 PM

I was able to get it at the intro price of 50k flat. What you see is what you get. Shower, heater, 10 spkr system with sub and amps, you name it its got it. However I think now they are going for just under 60k (includes the trailer and wheels that are in the pictures). Also you get to design the gel graphic to your liking up to 4 colors I think. Same with the interior.

(fuller313) · (fuller313) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 03-10-2007, 9:06 AM

Sounds like a good buy to me

(deltaboy) · (deltaboy) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-10-2007, 8:07 PM

Some pic's from this morning.
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Sorry about the dust on the tower, flash shows everything!

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(trx1noob) · (trx1noob) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 03-10-2007, 9:30 PM

Kevin, awesome boat. I'm overly impressed with the detail and it looks freaking sweet. let us know how she performs.

(deltaboy) · (deltaboy) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-11-2007, 8:22 AM

Thanks Ryan, you bet I'll get something up after next weekend when I take the boat for a break in.

(ncbschzzt) · (ncbschzzt) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 03-11-2007, 8:36 AM

This boat looks much better than the first Wakecraft.

(laidback) · (laidback) **Join Date: Nov 2006** 03-11-2007, 10:10 AM

nice boat!
Love the bimini

(ghostrider_2) · (ghostrider_2) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 03-11-2007, 10:12 AM

love how easy it is to get to the engine!

(drewsnautique94)

kevin- your right its not even close to a bu..just the same price tag with half the support..for the kind of money you just wated you are would have been better off buying a craft...seriously...but hey its your money not mine..i do admit it looks ok..hope you have no problems and your local"dealer" can help you out when its not running or something breaks...love to see the resale value........i do remember what happened to flightcraft(malibu)..decent barefoot boats at the time...compare those to a craft barefooter , same year.....

(tyboarder03) · (tyboarder03) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 03-11-2007, 6:22 PM

go away

(newty) · (newty) **Join Date: May 2005** 03-11-2007, 6:47 PM

I agree w/ Tyler. Let the guy have his post without all the bagging.

(supra24ssv) · (supra24ssv) **Join Date: Mar 2006** 03-11-2007, 6:47 PM

ryan, it may or may not be a bu
but i can tell you one thing it is 1,000 times better than your 94 nautique
why even post a message like yours, it does not help anyone

(jeff359) · (jeff359) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 03-11-2007, 7:16 PM

I agree, Ryan you got no room to slam in a 13 year boat no matter what it is.

Have you even sen a wakecraft?? I have, there not bad. Not for me styling wise, but a pretty nice rig. I take one over two 1994 ski nautique. A 94 Ski Natique has a really nice wake, for slalom.

(Message edited by jeff359 on March 11, 2007)

(deltaboy) · (deltaboy) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-11-2007, 8:12 PM

Ryan in 1994 I would have died for a 2001 I really would have because all I did was swerve. Thanks for your input Ryan but Im very confident in my decision.

(wakecrazy21v) · (wakecrazy21v) **Join Date: Jan 2005** 03-11-2007, 8:13 PM

Nice looking boat , ca'nt wait to see some pics of it on the water.Ryan, hey find some help, some to talk to, you have a good boat ther is no need to try and trash on some ones good times. Kevin get that boat to the water.

(deltaboy) · (deltaboy) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-11-2007, 8:15 PM

Supra, Thats a bad ass set up you have in your profile.

(deltaboy) · (deltaboy) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-11-2007, 8:25 PM

John, I'll post some pic's next weekend. We take delivery of the boat on Wed afternoon. They may take some pictures when lake testing tomorrow so if they do I will get them and post them. Thanks for the + comments.

(rvh3) · (rvh3) **Join Date: Jul 2003** 03-11-2007, 8:36 PM

Supra,
Thanks for interpreting what Ryan was trying to write. I was totally confused when I read it the first 7 times.
Kevin,
Beautiful boat, hope to see you on the dirty Delta sometime.

(deltaboy) · (deltaboy) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-11-2007, 9:54 PM

Thanks Rod, if you see us out there flag me down!

(frodady20) · (frodady20) **Join Date: Mar 2007** 03-11-2007, 10:50 PM

I was at the show and think the boat was sick, but it is way to small. It looks like a "PWC" with a tower. I mean the front is just big enuff for one of your boys, and maybe a skinny chick. Dont get me wrong the boat has a ton of options stock, but can i get a boat over 20ft for like 55,000.00