Howa1500 Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 We're looking for an open bow, between the years of 11-14. They're harder to come by then I would have expected @gcam4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howa1500 Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 We're looking for an open bow, between the years of 11-14. They're harder to come by then I would have expected @gcam4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt2003 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 There's a nice 2011 LXI on SIA but asking price is more than the 12 and 13 TXI's. Has budget increased any? What are you looking to spend now that you will be combining into one boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt2003 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 There's a nice 2011 LXI on SIA but asking price is more than the 12 and 13 TXI's. Has budget increased any? What are you looking to spend now that you will be combining into one boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howa1500 Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 @gt2003 not much more than 45-50k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howa1500 Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 @gt2003 not much more than 45-50k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt2003 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 A couple of really nice TXI's on Ski it again for around 40K. Both open bow. Here's my favorite. It's been on there a while he just can't get a commitment. I'm out of the game until house is built so get after it! It's just not quite my time. Damn responsibilities! SIA ad number: 34485 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt2003 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 A couple of really nice TXI's on Ski it again for around 40K. Both open bow. Here's my favorite. It's been on there a while he just can't get a commitment. I'm out of the game until house is built so get after it! It's just not quite my time. Damn responsibilities! SIA ad number: 34485 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted June 22, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 22, 2016 2010 in Colorado with tower and tandem, 282 hours asking $37.5K on ski-it-again boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted June 22, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 22, 2016 2010 in Colorado with tower and tandem, 282 hours asking $37.5K on ski-it-again boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt2003 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 12TXI Here it is with a short link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt2003 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 12TXI Here it is with a short link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt2003 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Wow @6balls , that's a heck of a deal! (Off topic) If I remember, 200 has great wakes even at longer line lengths and slower speeds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt2003 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Wow @6balls , that's a heck of a deal! (Off topic) If I remember, 200 has great wakes even at longer line lengths and slower speeds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howa1500 Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 There are many great Malibus and nautiques on the market right now, none in which are remotely in my area. I live in New York and everything seems to be halfway across the country. I have to emphasize we will be test driving the boat before we buy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howa1500 Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 There are many great Malibus and nautiques on the market right now, none in which are remotely in my area. I live in New York and everything seems to be halfway across the country. I have to emphasize we will be test driving the boat before we buy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt2003 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I know the feeling! When we get around to it we might have to schedule a vacation to do a test drive! I'm pretty sure there are very experienced owners/drivers on here that have gone and looked at and maybe even driven boats in their areas for perspective purchasers. It's been a while but I believe it has happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt2003 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I know the feeling! When we get around to it we might have to schedule a vacation to do a test drive! I'm pretty sure there are very experienced owners/drivers on here that have gone and looked at and maybe even driven boats in their areas for perspective purchasers. It's been a while but I believe it has happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boarditup Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I highly recommend a northern boat. The interiors have much less sun damage and the short season typically forces a compressed maintenance cycle. Many northern boats only have 80-100 hours per season. In Michigan, a day's drive away, there are typically many boats for sale - look at Craigslist around Grand Rapids, Traverse City, Flint, and Detroit. If you find one, throw it out on the board here and see if someone can perform a look-see for you so you don't waste time on a boat with obvious issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boarditup Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I highly recommend a northern boat. The interiors have much less sun damage and the short season typically forces a compressed maintenance cycle. Many northern boats only have 80-100 hours per season. In Michigan, a day's drive away, there are typically many boats for sale - look at Craigslist around Grand Rapids, Traverse City, Flint, and Detroit. If you find one, throw it out on the board here and see if someone can perform a look-see for you so you don't waste time on a boat with obvious issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Roger Posted June 22, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 22, 2016 2010 OB 200 in Fenton MI for 48K (only 80 hours): 2010-CORRECT-CRAFT-Ski-Nautique-200-Team-Edition-Open-Bow Jeff Smith of Silver Spray Sports is an awesome dealer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howa1500 Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 http://goo.gl/dO64DS Is there a big difference between the 2010 and 2014. I found this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rodltg2 Posted June 22, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 22, 2016 Wow that's quite the color ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howa1500 Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 @rodltg2 I didn't like it at first, but the more I look at it the more it's starting to grow on me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mbabiash Posted June 22, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 22, 2016 I will tell you that I had two girls in the front of my 200. They weren't small girls but total weight prob 300 lbs. I have never seen so much water come over the bow in my life. I was scared the nose was going in. Long story short 200 OB is worthless with people in the bow. I love my boat and luckily I live on a private lake and nobody gets in the front but I just thought I'd share my story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dacon62 Posted June 22, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 22, 2016 2007 or newer LXi/TXi has bigger and deeper open bow. More room and doesn't take water over the front as quickly as a 200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller keithh2oskier Posted June 22, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 22, 2016 That's a boat only the original owner can love... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopowpow Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 @boarditup is correct, you should check the upper Midwest. In addition to Michigan, check for boats in Wisconsin and Minnesota, maybe even in Chicago area. When we were looking 4 years ago we had 2 SN196s lined up in Wisconsin, in the Lake Geneva area. If the first hadn't worked out, we were going for the second one, third choice boat was in Michigan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted June 22, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted June 22, 2016 We went to Canada for our 200 last year. They never get sun up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howa1500 Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 Thanks for the input everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howa1500 Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 I will be heading to Florida tomorrow for vacation and will hopefully be checking out some more boats down there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howa1500 Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 in Orlando and have been searching for boats. Not many used txi or 200 open bows. Although I understand both boats are great, is it worth spending the extra $$$ for a 200 or is the txi good enough, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted June 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 30, 2016 Txi is a nice boat. Might be a little better if your doing more recreational skiing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howa1500 Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 @gregy what makes the txi better for recreational Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted June 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 30, 2016 The boat and especially the bow set a little higher. Makes it better for rough water. Also if you get a wedge you can flip it down and a nice wakeboarding wake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted June 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 30, 2016 @Howa1500 the TXI is an awesome 3 event boat. It pulls slalom great and has a better trick wake than the 200. The slalom wake isn't quite as good as the 200 but it is still very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howa1500 Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 Our family is only slalom. But is it worth the 8-10k more for the 200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BlueSki Posted June 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 30, 2016 If the wake of the 200 has your kid flying across the course and setting a new PB, yeah, it's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted June 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 30, 2016 All the new boats have excellent wakes, all record capable. Ski them first if you can, see what you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BlueSki Posted June 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 30, 2016 Second what @gregy said, ski them and you will know if it is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Roger Posted June 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 30, 2016 What are you looking to spend? There are two or three 200s for sale on the Okeeheelee starting dock cork board. I can make note of the details tonight and let you know if you haven't made a purchase yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howa1500 Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 @Roger that would be great. We are supposed to head over to lake area water sports in Orlando today (I think that's okeeheelee?) haven't found any used 200s in Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Roger Posted June 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 30, 2016 I'll get you the info when I ski tonight. Okeeheelee is in the West Palm Beach area (about 3 hours South of Orlando). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Shell Posted June 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 30, 2016 No question, Nautique is the way to go...I have a 92 and its all around in awesome shape, mint...runs great, wake is great...love the boat.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted June 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 30, 2016 I'll gladly volunteer to go lay eyes on or test drive anything around Chicago, Milwaukee, or Madison if you're looking out this way at all. I'm great at spending other people's money! On the TXi vs 200, I lean TXi for reasons listed already. It's the more versatile boat. Your family is only slalom now, but kids always get into other stuff. TXi is better for that. If you are mostly an open water family, TXi will be better there too with a bit more freeboard and less likelihood of chili dipping the bow. Ergonomically, I find the dash layout of the 200 to be kindof cheesy, but I'm tall so visibility over the dash isn't really a problem. Finally, which side do you prefer to dock on? 200 prop rotation is good for driver and skier only but some people dislike it for docking since the back end goes left instead of right in reverse. Can't go wrong with either though, and your family is going to love whatever you end up with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skinut Posted June 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 30, 2016 I have a 200 and ski behind a TXI frequently. To me the biggest difference is drivability. The 200 is easier to drive a straight line in the course than the TXI. I also find the 22 bump a little smaller on the TXI @34 mph but the 28 off bump is a little firmer. I know the wake on the 200 is awesome for kids but I'm not sure how the TXI is at the longer line lengths and lower speeds. I feel the opposite of @UWSkier on the interior. I prefer the 200 over the TXI dash. It seems to flow better than the TXI. Just ask anyone who is trying to start the engine on a TXI for the first time. Honestly, if I were looking for a boat that was the most versatile I would pick the TXI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Glock Posted June 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 30, 2016 I bought a txi over the winter and love it!! I have been skiing mostly at 22 this year and love the wake. Granted I'd love the wake even more at 28 or 32, just not there quite yet. Kids love it too. I do have the chance to ski a 200 from time to time and they are fantastic too. I don't think you could possibly go wrong with either. If the difference is 8k, the choice should be easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howa1500 Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 I've heard nothing but great reviews about both boats, especially from everyone's comments. We just want to make sure we get a boat we love, at this rate it will be a hard decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Roger Posted July 1, 2016 Baller Share Posted July 1, 2016 @Howa1500 - Sorry, both of the 200s on the board at Okeeheelee are closed bow. You asked earlier in the thread about the differences between the 2010 and later models. Really not much between them. I'd still give Jeff Smith a call at Silver Spray Sports in Michigan, he will treat you right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howa1500 Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 @Roger thanks anyways. We might be looking at this down in Orlando http://goo.gl/dO64DS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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