Malibu, MasterCraft & Ski Natique - which one?

h20adventures 08-19-2003, 10:00 PM

I am currently looking to a buy a 1993 or newer competition boat and can't decide which to choose between Malibu, MasterCraft or Ski Natique. Looking to spend no more than $17,000 and want a boat that is good for both waterskiing & wakeboarding. My brother and I are going to start up a waterski/wakeboarding school in Southern Oregon and we need a boat that will fit everyones needs. Please give me any insight and suggestions you have. Thanks!!

(aneal000) · (aneal000) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 08-20-2003, 6:33 AM

Check out 98 or 99 Malibu Sportster. They are great inexpensive boats that with the wedge and weight can produce a nice wakeboarding wake. And obviously produce a good slalom wake.

Before you charge anyone for your ski school check into insurance for doing so... it is very expensive ($5000/yr+ depending on your type of school) but the alternative is even more expensive... I have been down that road before and just wanted to point it out to you. Best of luck!

(siuski) · (siuski) **Join Date: Feb 2003** 08-20-2003, 6:40 AM

I've got a '93 SN, it is great for both. I have a fat seat for weight, with a couple of people it has a good wake. I also plumed the fill line from the raw water intake. It fills quick when you are moving.

frontsideshiftd 08-20-2003, 10:16 AM

Brooks,
I have a '94 MC PS205 which is great for both slalom and riding. I usually run two sacks and about 4 people and the wake is shaped good and its a good size. It is currently for sale. Let me know if your interested.
frontsideshiftd@yahoo.com

tattoobling 08-21-2003, 9:09 AM

Definitely try to find a 1994 or newer MC 205. 94 was the first year for fuel injection, it’s got room for enough people, and it’s basically the same hull as the current X-2. Not exactly the same but close enough you will get a sweet wake with some weight in it. A mid 90s 205 is hard to come by, which is a good thing. The carry awesome resale value, they hold up incredibly well, and they make an awesome wake. Can’t go wrong.

mb_girl 08-21-2003, 9:36 AM

MC 205, CC Sport Nautique, Malibu Response or Sunsetter. Any of those will fit the bill for you & they're all good, well built boats. Comes down to personal preference. I myself have an MB Sports.