Ordering 2014 Nautique 200 CB. Motor selection?

[yardsale]

Does the 450sc weigh the same as the 409? A better question is does it weigh any more than the 409? and thus is wake size affected?

 

 

[ForrestGump]

The 450 and 409 are the same weight, as they are effectively the same engine with different tune and camming.

[skierjp]

I don't think weight is a big concern. I can't tell the difference in my 200 between a full tank of gas or a empty tank. I try to always keep mine full. The 196 is a complete different story, everyone tried to keep them at a quarter tank.

Remember the 450 engine says 93 octane REQUIRED not suggested. I run 87 in my 6 liter.

[Jody_Seal]

I had a 450 in my 12. It was a let down at first as it just seemed no more potent then a 409......but then at about 125 hours the engine woke up. Really did not see any top end speed increase but acceleration from mid range to top speed was incredible. the package slalomed real well but it was an awesome jump boat. again 93 is what is prescribed for that package.

[6balls]

@jody_seal's 450 slalomed like a dream. Seemed to minimize the ZO effect for this PP skier allowing for a match of tourney PB in one round and crushing it in another. The applications of ZO power just seemed smoother.

[Brewski]

Would be fun to see what the tuner guys could get out of either engine with a minimal/no mods.

[yardsale]

good info, thanks. aside from choppin some balls, we also like to mess around on the holidays with the families and pull up pyramids and junk like that. my 97 gt40 can only get up 4 guys on two skis. we also like to pull as many long line footers, and the gt 40 can only pull two guys at the correct speeds. a couple of us are 200+ lb fellas...which is part of it too.

 

and, when buying new...why not dial it in with the options you want?

[yardsale]

in regards to tuner guys, i thought the 450 was a super charged engine, but realize it's not? was it at one time?

 

the huge gains would come from a SC or turbo that a guy could reflash with a new map.

[ForrestGump]

No, the 450 is naturally aspirated. The XS550 is PCM's supercharged LSA marinized engine.

[rj60]

Hey ballers, looking for some advise and or info. just purchased a 2005 nautique 196 in absolute mint condition 116hrs on motor flawless interior hull and outside near perfect just a few minor nicks. from what i was told it was owned by Jeff Hawkins (jumper) dont know the name then sold in 2006 with 80hrs this guy then barely used it. I feel like a got a super deal on it any comments or info i can get will be greatly appreicated its my first ski boat thx

[Jody_Seal]

If You Got Jeff Hawkins boat then yes indeed you got a well taken care of boat.

[The_MS]

@rj60 Post some pics. The 196 Rocks