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Join Date: Apr 2008
08-18-2008, 6:31 PM
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Hi Help need some advice. I am a water skier and my son is a wakeboarder. Looking for a boat that would give him a good wake board wake and me a small ski wake. Also, looking for overall quality and space efficiency. I don't want a big boat, 21ft max. Would appreciate any and all input. Thanks.
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Join Date: Dec 2006
08-18-2008, 8:40 PM
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go with a malibu 21 xti, sunscape lsv or a wakesetter with a diamond hull, or a sanger D215, the wake hull with the direct drive motor is right up your ally it sounds like.
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Join Date: Oct 2007
08-18-2008, 8:53 PM
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Tige 20V Z1, sea trial both. 20V = 20' L and a 96" beam Z1 = 21' L and a 100" beam Ballast and cruise control are options on both, both respond well to ballast, and throw a killer surf wake. The 20V will ski better then the Z1, and the Z1 will board better the 20V. Both will carry 6-8 comfortably.
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Join Date: Jul 2008
08-18-2008, 9:24 PM
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we test drove a nautique 211 which had a decent wakeboard wake and an excellent ski wake. very high quality craftsmenship, but it felt small inside.
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Join Date: Apr 2002
08-18-2008, 9:33 PM
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Budget? New or used? Any towing or parking issues?
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Join Date: Apr 2008
08-18-2008, 9:38 PM
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no budget and we are looking at 09's no towing issues but needs to be under 21 feet for storage
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Join Date: Jul 2006
08-18-2008, 10:24 PM
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I have the MasterCraft X-7, it's a great cross over boat, and very well built boat, all fiberglass = no wood = no dry rot = Just Havin' Fun In da Sun..
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Join Date: Apr 2002
08-18-2008, 10:25 PM
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Malibu VTX.... 20' long, gets great reviews by boarders & skiers, all the Malibu bling, 1200 lbs of ballast, & 98" wide so interior feels bigger. That said, I'd go with a boat carried by a great dealer before I went with a boat carried by a crappy dealer.
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Join Date: Aug 2008
08-19-2008, 6:14 AM
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I have a Nautique 211 SV Team addition for sale that is perfect for your situation we bought it for the same reason 2005 model Black and Lime Green with 245 Hours I'm in Arkansas.
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Join Date: May 2007
08-19-2008, 6:28 AM
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Look at a Calabria boat. Model Cal-Air. The waterski is great behind this boat and the wakeboarding wake is very good. I have been behind this boat and if you Check the link It is all true. http://www.calabriaboats.com/index_files/Page625.htm (Message edited by rbeckei on August 19, 2008) (Message edited by rbeckei on August 19, 2008)
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Join Date: Oct 2007
08-19-2008, 6:49 AM
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Centurion Falcon 20V. 102" beam, AWSA approved hull for skiing. Great ramp for boarding and a good surf boat too.
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Join Date: Dec 2006
08-19-2008, 6:49 AM
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VTX on a cut diamond is a great boat.
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Join Date: Dec 2007
08-19-2008, 7:25 AM
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I second the Falcon V it is a great cross over hull and just under 21 ft. Also, the Centurion Enzo SV220, although it is 22 ft. it has a similar hull to the Falcon V just a little bigger and a lot nicer finishing.
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Join Date: Nov 2006
08-19-2008, 8:22 AM
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Look at the MasterCraft X14
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Join Date: Apr 2007
08-19-2008, 8:28 AM
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moomba outback v. if your on a budget
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08-19-2008, 8:31 AM
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Nautique 211 = Awesome for riding and skiing. This is a great deal for an incredible boat. I rode behind it last weekend. Great Wake! http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2008-Correct-Craft-Air-Nautique-SV-211-Team-Ed-93465967
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Join Date: Jul 2004
08-19-2008, 8:42 AM
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Supra Launch LT
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Join Date: Oct 2005
08-19-2008, 8:56 AM
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what kind of waterskiing are are you doing and what level? open water or course? that will make a big difference in boat choice. if you plan on skiing the course , avoid all vdrives.
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Join Date: Dec 2005
08-19-2008, 8:56 AM
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I have a friend with a fully loaded 07' X-14, 100 hrs, like new condition for sale. It can be bought for $39K, but it's in E TN. It is a gorgeous boat though. Jman
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Join Date: Apr 2007
08-19-2008, 8:59 AM
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Sanger DLX ~ 20'-8" basically the V-210 with a direct drive
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Join Date: Jun 2003
08-19-2008, 9:01 AM
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I would say check out the VTX. They make it with a wake hull and cut diamond hull. If you lean more towards the skiing side get the diamond hull. If you lean more towards wakeboarding and surfing get the wake hull. Even if you like to wakeboard and surf the diamond hull will still work. It just needs more weight. The best part about it is that you can go with no weight and have a solid ski wake to a great wakeboard wake in 5 minutes with out taking up storage or using any sacks. All the ballast is under the floor and drop the wedge. Quality of the boat is top notch as well.
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Join Date: Feb 2007
08-19-2008, 9:04 AM
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Centurion has the Cyclone out for 09 dressed up Falcon with bigger motor graphics and ss rub rail
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Join Date: Jan 2008
08-19-2008, 9:39 AM
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X-14 or X-2 or X-15
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Join Date: May 2005
08-19-2008, 10:04 AM
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Nautique sv211 it measures 20.9 without the swim platform. Great wake for wakebording and a great ski boat. The only v-drive USA Waterski-Certified to pull water ski tournaments and when you load it up it throws a nice wakeboarding wake.
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Join Date: Aug 2007
08-19-2008, 10:13 AM
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I'm looking for the same thing. I was under the impression I could find it in a 205V.
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Join Date: Apr 2002
08-19-2008, 2:48 PM
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Jon Hunter (hunter660) on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 10:13 am: I'm looking for the same thing. I was under the impression I could find it in a 205V. Maybe in a DD 205, but I'd bet not many slalom skiers would bother with the v-drive. Just depends on your tolerance going over that wake.
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Join Date: Apr 2007
08-19-2008, 2:54 PM
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From a DD boat, you can have a wake that is capable of allowing a rider to do jumps, inverts, etc... Empty the ballast, lower the trim and you have a nice waterski wake. Sorry I do not have any pics of my slolam wake to share
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Join Date: Dec 2003
08-19-2008, 3:09 PM
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prostar 209 or X9...I am super happy with mine..needs weight for wakeboarding/surfing..for the size it's a good slalom boat..shortline in course is good... also i hear the new x14 is fantastic
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Join Date: Jun 2003
08-19-2008, 3:38 PM
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The X14 is a much better ski boat than the X-9 from almost everybody I have ever talked to.
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