Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted October 23, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted October 23, 2012 2012 AWSA tow boat test under way at lake Grew headquarters lake, Polk city Florida. Only company's pulling the sled this year is Nautique Boats and Centurion. Nautique supplied three versions of their Ski 200, A 5.7,6.0 and a 6.0 HO. Centurion 5.7 and 6.0. Slalom center line deviation yesterday, Jump deviation today and trick evaluation. So far so good for all involved. Also all the boats have Rev-r installed for Speed control. Lots of sparkle on the water with a wide array of color and flake in the gel. Malibu and MasterCraft will supply product for Speed control evaluation only and validation of new software. All is good south of I-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted October 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted October 23, 2012 @jodyseal - when will "R" be available for download? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted October 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted October 23, 2012 So no hull change for 190, 197, and TXI for 2013? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted October 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted October 23, 2012 I know for a fact that MC is testing final configs of new hulls this week with a few of their dealers who ski that they invited in with their in-house test and design team. I'm not sure what the exception process for a new hull is that missed getting tested at the normal boat tests but are out for the following year prior to the next boat test. Maybe Jody knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 23, 2012 Administrators Share Posted October 23, 2012 @ShaneH If I was to bet I would say any new MC would be a 2014 Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted October 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted October 23, 2012 Yes, but they'd likely still have to file for an exception for use prior to the 2013 boat tests next October because the next year boats start production in early july and first deliveries are in August. Well before the next boat test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller vtjc Posted October 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted October 23, 2012 Malibu got an exception for the TXI to pull some tournaments prior to the formal test. Should be an issue for one of the big three. I am excited to see the new MC hull when it finally comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skinut Posted October 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted October 23, 2012 Jody-What is the SN 6.0L HO? What is the HP difference between the standard 6.0L? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted October 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted October 23, 2012 Standard 6.0 is 409hp. HO is 450hp. Named ZR409 and ZR450. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Drago Posted October 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted October 23, 2012 Pic's? Do we really need 450 hp? I use my truck to pull stuff, not a BMW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted October 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted October 23, 2012 Looks just like the regular ZR409 6.0. Just a cover with a different name on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted October 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted October 23, 2012 Depending on where the extra hp is in the rev range, may not be all that big of a difference. I drove and skied Jody's 450, but did not have a comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted October 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted October 23, 2012 A slalom skier will never feel that extra 41hp. Jumper? They'll love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted October 24, 2012 Author Baller_ Share Posted October 24, 2012 Tow Boat test update: Not sure when ZO will release the latest software, Will was installing the last known version of Revision R at the tests on all the boats. My boat was utilized after a 2013 dash and control up date and it came home with the latest rev-7. Will seems to have the down low on release. Manufactures now have every three years to update and re-validate their products with AWSA instead of two years. This was Centurion and Nautiques year to do so. Dennis brought a great looking TXI for Speed control only Validation. Like I said earlier a lot of sparkle on the water this time around, metal Flake and clear coat seems to be the rage. For the Nautique's it looks like we were able to pull the sled and qualify with other Propellers That significantly run at lower RPM's at slalom speeds, This is good news. Being that I am not privy to Centurions performance I believe they passed with flying colors. Thanks to Ski Fluid: Scot and Kiwi for setting aside their valuable ski school time and Scot for the many jumps he took for the cause! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BlueSki Posted October 24, 2012 Baller Share Posted October 24, 2012 @jody seal, thanks for the updates, it will be good to learn what prop configurations passed. Is it safe to assume they were something other than the 422 given that the 422 has not been used the past few years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted October 24, 2012 Author Baller_ Share Posted October 24, 2012 It is not set in stone but we did test with a 422 and a 654 on the 5.7 boat. we tested a 422 and 668 on the 6 liter. At this time not sure which direction we want to proceed in. At least I hope we will be able to have the option as a owner preference as to one or the other in either engine packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Sullivan Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Edit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Sullivan Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Sorry, I can't seem to figure out how to post a photo off photobucket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Sullivan Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Boat test Centurion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted October 24, 2012 Baller Share Posted October 24, 2012 I really like the 654 on the 5.7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller disland Posted October 24, 2012 Baller Share Posted October 24, 2012 The backboards in the boat always freak me out. I dont want to know about those things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller EricW Posted October 24, 2012 Baller Share Posted October 24, 2012 Do the boats actually pull a sled? I am thinking a tractor pull sled wouldn't float to well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Sullivan Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 http://www.usawaterski.org/pages/divisions/3event/AWSATowboatManual.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 454SS Posted October 24, 2012 Baller Share Posted October 24, 2012 Like the black windshield on the carbon pro didn't like the shiny ones they did have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyroy Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 It was fun to tow the model and weigh it down to its lines, but I don't know enough to recognize if there is anything to be learned from its bow wave or wake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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