t_pole Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I'm looking at buying a used 2008 Nitro 189 Sport fish and ski, with a Mercury 150 EFI outboard. There's a ski post and the owner has added a stainless prop. Interested in any feedback from others that have experience skiing behind this boat model and / or similarly powered outboard. In particular, can I expect sufficient power and hole shot? How's the wake? I'm about 6'1", 185 lbs and primarily a recreational skier. I also ski sometimes with a local club, so can get a pull from an actual towboat when running the course. Grew up skiing behind bow riders and such, so am used to having to work a little to get out of the water. Just want to make sure this boat can support my recreational skiing needs. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted January 31, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 31, 2017 Why do you want it to? Partial to outboards (in which case pick up a Sanger or Flightcraft) or need the fishing capability? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_pole Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Yes, I want the fishing capability and overall versatility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScottScott Posted January 31, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 31, 2017 A 150 on a boat that size/weight should get you up with no problem, its probably a lot lighter than a lot of bow riders. Can't speak for that boat in particular, but it doesn't look like it would sit too deep, so the wake may not be too bad. Probably not great tracking. Play with the trim to find the best spot for wake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigskieridaho Posted January 31, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 31, 2017 @t_pole When those boats are on plane only the engine is really in the water. Horrible to get up, and are NOT good for skiing. Sorry, just my two cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScottScott Posted January 31, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 31, 2017 I think some of these ballers need to watch some more Flowpoint TV episodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted February 1, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 1, 2017 It will be fine for recreational skiing and for fishing. I grew up skiing outboard recreational boats...and we skied and footed hard behind them. Not buoys necessarily, but we had fun. You will be fine with the 150 hp given your intended usage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller liquid d Posted February 1, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 1, 2017 and it should be able to hit about 50...plenty quick for footin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
208skier Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I grew up skiing behind a boat with a 150. Pulled everyone in the family just fine. I have great memories of my time on the lake with that boat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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