Baller jjackkrash Posted January 27, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 27, 2015 I was probably still in shock after seeing a 24ft. Malibu "on sale" for $170k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dacon62 Posted January 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 29, 2015 @swc5150...was very pleasantly surprised at how soft (for a DD) the TXi runs through boat wakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Spuddy Posted January 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 29, 2015 @luckyone those Evinrudes are nice looking engines if I ever had a reason to get an outboard that would be it. Talked to a guy at the Toronto boat show for quite awhile and it is an incredible step forward in outboards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted January 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 29, 2015 @Dacon62 ...I've always wondered what CC and Bu do differently, as they are much smoother over wakes, especially CC. I don't think MC's ride quality has improved since we started running them back in the 80's. With my 41 year old sore body, and being that we ski on public water, there's no way I'd own an MC now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted January 29, 2015 Administrators Share Posted January 29, 2015 @xrated there is always a Carbon Pro on my lift. If you are serious about a Centurion come to Bakersfield for a weekend when it is a little warmer. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kstateskier Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I'm surprised Centurion hasn't been represented at the Boat Shows... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted January 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 29, 2015 @kstateskier - they had lots of wake boats in Minneapolis, from 2 different dealers. Funny thing is that I looked on Centurions website and they actually have a promo in MN, seems like their dealer would have asked to have it in the show - unless it doesn't work that way or they didn't want to give up the space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kstateskier Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Centurion should just send @Horton to boat shows all around the country towing his CP drinking Kilo Kai in a van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GOODESkier Posted January 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 29, 2015 Do you think Horton likes the Carbon Pro? I have always been confused.......... Kilo Kai, no confusion....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted January 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 29, 2015 I drive my ProStar on public water. I think the seats are great, and I've never felt bad about how it takes rough water. Maybe I don't have any feeling in my backside . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted January 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 29, 2015 @razorskier1 I agree I didn't think the seats or the ride were hard in the Prostar...that's from a guy who was driving it status post recent neck fusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted January 30, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted January 30, 2015 I spent a 16 skier round in the new MC and thought that it was the most comfortable judging seat of the big 4. The ergonomics are easy on the back after repeated up and downs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted January 30, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 30, 2015 You guys have spines of steel. I've never been in a Prostar of any year that had a smooth ride over rollers...and we've owned 8 of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller spud Posted February 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted February 10, 2015 This MB Sport Boss LS200 owes me $22500.00 AUD purchased in AZ last year and imported back to Australia... My boat before this a 2010 Nautique 200 OB Team edition with every boxed ticked just shy of 70k AUD (actual dealer cost in Australia @ the time..) The 200 had an incredible ski wake however at under a1/3 the cost the MB does more than 90 percent of what the Nautique can do and NO repayments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gman Posted February 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted February 16, 2015 For skiers, the boat shows are indeed lean in terms of direct drives. At Gekko we started shipping new 2015 v drive boats just before Christmas and the direct drives more recently. Here's a shot of a new GTR 22 at the St. Cloud, MN show this past weekend. Good news, it's a sold one. Our dealer there also has some new GTS 20s at about $35k. We're hoping that these cool, aggressively priced boats bring out some of those buyers in that sweet spot. We've been lucky to have a large backlog of orders, so Gekkos have been shipping to markets where we have dealers established per their show schedules. The Minneapolis show simply came too early for our shipping schedule. At the Salt Lake show 2 weekends ago I counted approximately 60+ v drives on the floor. Lots of them priced at well over $100k+. Sadly, just one direct drive, a used one for about $65k. Being skiers, we are focused on the DD segment and hope that there is long term growth despite high prices. However, as dealers will tell you, they see less risk in stocking $110k v drives than $65k direct drives. + Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller CReckard Posted February 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2015 Fort Wayne IN boat show over the weekend had a total of zero DD ski boats... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DaveD Posted February 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2015 The Detroit boat show had 2 direct drives. Silver Spray was the only marina that had stuff from their pro shop but it wasn't enough to fill the trunk of my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted February 18, 2015 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2015 Nice looking boat @gman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller xrated Posted February 18, 2015 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2015 Interested to hear reports on that boat @gman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MichaelGoodman Posted February 21, 2015 Baller Share Posted February 21, 2015 The Boston show had a Pro Star, 200OB, TXI, and Response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted February 21, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted February 21, 2015 @scotchipman 65K for a 13 CP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skierjp Posted February 22, 2015 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2015 Miami Nautique had a blue metal flake closed bow at the Miami boat show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashman Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Just got home from the Indianapolis boat show. It's a pretty big show- runs for 9 days. Mastercraft had a nice blue prostar displayed in a high traffic area. Malibu had a TXi hidden in the back. And the Nautique dealer did not bring a 200. Seems kind of strange since Indiana has a decent number of dedicated ski lakes and skiers. Given that we're home for Nate I kind of expected to see some promotion for the sport from the Nautique crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msuws Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I was at the Grand Rapids boat show this weekend. Really surprised and disappointed that Centurion didn't have a carbon pro there. You would think that they would make more of an effort to show off their DD. Especially since it's the cheapest tournament approved boat. The only DD there was the Prostar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 23, 2015 Administrators Share Posted February 23, 2015 @msuws I do not speak for Centurion and am not privy to any inside info. My assumption is that the cost of a Carbon Pro is lower because of lower margins plus they do not spend a ton of money of marketing. Also 3 event or slalom skiing is a small market so if you are in the market for one of these boats you already know what is available. If you want to pay for a lot of marketing and pro skier salaries get one of the other boats. If you want a really killer boat for a fair price get a Centurion. Not sure? Come to Bakersfield. Drive and ski behind my 2015. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted February 23, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted February 23, 2015 Just go ski at an event that has a CP or just go to one for free and check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted February 23, 2015 Baller Share Posted February 23, 2015 Or just check their promo driver list, and see if there is one near you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msuws Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 @horton I agree with you about the carbon pro being a sweet boat. Centurion has made great boats for a long time. I'm a broke ass collegiate skier right now so I'm not in the market to buy a boat. Just love the chance to see them and ski behind them at tournaments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 23, 2015 Administrators Share Posted February 23, 2015 @msuws study something that gets you a good job. Theater class and French class will get you chicks the boat you buy with a MBA will get more. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msuws Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 @Horton way ahead of you. Until then the only product you can get me to buy is Kilo Kai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted February 23, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted February 23, 2015 Drama degree Rocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 23, 2015 Administrators Share Posted February 23, 2015 Photojournalism with a minor in ceramics. Look at where that got me. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted February 24, 2015 Baller Share Posted February 24, 2015 Stuck in the desert hugging a tree and eating nuts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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