Baller escmanaze Posted June 19, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2018 So I'm looking through boats, not because I can afford one, but just because I can't stop myself from looking, and it seems like every boat has some super fancy flake graphics or some super fancy solid color type package that will show waterspots from a mile away or some super dark graphics package that will show waterspots and be super hot in summer. I find myself just wanting some classic old school graphics: Mostly white with a red or blue stripe or something real simple like that. Am I the only one left in the world who thinks this way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller APB Posted June 19, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2018 You can def order anything in white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted June 19, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2018 You’re not the only one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller braindamage Posted June 19, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2018 It’s the “peanut butter” color interiors that are so popular now that confuse me. I think it’s really ugly and will be hot in the sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LeonL Posted June 19, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2018 I think you can get most any color, but if you look for a used boat it's hard to find one that has basic colors without all the flake and such. My ski partner searched for a long time trying to find a 200 with reasonable colors. Why so many people order outlandish color combinations is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScottScott Posted June 19, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2018 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller vtjc Posted June 19, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2018 You are not alone, I was ecstatic to find and be able to recently purchase this 08 CC 196 with classic graphics and timeless colors. Recently a friend was looking for a newer Malibu, he looked at used promo’s but nothing was appealing aesthetically. He ordered a white and black 2017 instead, a change from his two previous Malibu’s which were white and blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted June 19, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2018 Of the current big three, MC has IMO by far the best looking boat, with the nicest lines and most tasteful gelcoat options, and I'm a lifelong Malibu bigot. Still think the three best-looking boats ever put to water are: http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d84/asaysail/IMG_0251.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller scorban2 Posted June 19, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2018 @UWSkier I've got to agree, those are pretty boats. Honestly, the late 90's had great looking boats from all of the big 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller escmanaze Posted June 19, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted June 19, 2018 Sorry, I guess I should clarify. Yes, I know I can order whatever from the factory, but my (future) eyes are on something used as I don't think I could ever afford to buy new. So particularly right now I'm looking at lots of 2014+ prostars. So many color combinations where I think to myself "sure, that's pretty, but it doesn't seem practical at all!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BrennanKMN Posted June 19, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2018 I agree. Ever since the 200 I think the Nautique graphics have sucked. I wasn't even a big fan of the TSC3 swoop graphics. I LOVE the retro in your face large SKI NAUTIQUE graphics. It was one of my requirements when buying my TSC3. I don't mind not being able to afford a new boat because I wouldn't want one anyway... One of the things I loved about tournament inboards was they were really unique and stood out on the water compared to a runabout. Now they look just like runabouts with some metal flake stuck on the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted June 19, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2018 I don't know, I don't think our Prostar looks anything like a basic runabout. Lol, is this another thread about producing a "wish" boat that no one will buy? Kind of sounds like we're once again describing the CP? :smiley: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted June 19, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2018 @swc5150 I think in general folks like the advances in hull tech, engine tech, speed control, storage, etc, but as this stuff has come about, the aesthetics have gone from sleek and beautiful to looking like some designer handed a 4 year old these blocks and told him to make the shape of a boat. These boats used to look and feel luxurious. Now they just don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted June 19, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2018 Lol, those block shapes remind of a particular new tug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller escmanaze Posted June 19, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted June 19, 2018 @swc5150 I'm not at all asking for the boat to be any different. If I can afford it, I love what the Prostar offers me. I'm just saying that there's a certain elegance in simplicity and that there is attractiveness in functionality - something that doesn't bling you off the lake and doesn't show water spots like crazy and holds up really well over years of use. I'm just saying that I wish I saw a lot more boats out there with color schemes kinda like this and a lot fewer boats out there with color schemes like this or this. Don't get me wrong, those are really beautiful graphics, I just think there is a great loss of practicality in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigskieridaho Posted June 19, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2018 Funny we talk about this. My Malibu is Blue and white, simple. Someone got in it the other day and said man this feel like a comfortable living room with all the carpet and seat style (it is a 2009 LXi). He has a new Prostar. Although I do like them, they feel so loud and Jeepish to me. I own a Jeep, don’t want my boat to feel that way. Love the new MC’s and Malibus and will probably own one one of these days, but like the plush interior better. I do like the sparkle graphics on the new boats tho. Nautiques however, no thanks, not really a fan and way too much seadek....did I say wayyyyyy too much seadek? I think the new Prostar is a great choice, and you can find them in plain colors if you just keep your eyes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted June 19, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2018 @escmanaze Where's the picture of @Horton 's bumblebee boat? Outrageous color schemes are nothing new. Stan's 08 MC is black??! I got a great deal on my orange and yellow American Skier in 79. We repainted it white. My red and white 11 MC is tastefully understated. Classic that always looks good. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted June 19, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2018 Stickers come off really easy. Turning this: Into this: Amazing how much ugly you can knock off a boat with a little adhesive remover - so there is hope for all those 200 owners out there ;) As for the waterspots, the dark colors definitely encourage you to keep a good coat of wax on the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller fu_man Posted June 20, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2018 Yea, I'm still a sucker for the Stars and Stripes graphics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller OldboyII Posted June 20, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted June 20, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2018 Good call on the early 00's Malibus (specifically when they did the 3-color stripe combined with the drip mold decals if I were to get specific). 01+ I guess. I love the TSC1 boats with the contoured main stripe. Perfect looking boat. The 196 line following that also looked good but not quite as good as that TSC1 stripe did. The new Prostars are certainly handsome and I also think the 200 has a "classic" shape to it and can look really good with either a strict color + white progressive package or a single color + white standard graphics treatment. Both boats will age well in the looks department. Any of these boats start looking bonkers with lots of colors together. I thought our club's 17 TXi was hideous last year but this year we got one in red, black, and white and it's gorgeous. The new SN.... ugh. Still having a hard time with that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aspski Posted June 20, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2018 I agree, I love a boat that ages well with a classic look. One of the reasons I bought my SSLxi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Killer Posted June 20, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2018 the late model Malibu Sportster, easily one of the best looking tow boat ever made. simple 2 color gel. http://www.tablerockboats.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/6311062_1501042578_2.jpg the non-racing stripe 200s too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jercrane Posted June 20, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2018 I just bought this SN (gets delivered Saturday) and that was one of the things I loved about it. Clean, classic ... Simple Interior Bad pics sorry ... just pulled them off the dealers site from the listing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted June 20, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted June 20, 2018 Have always thought the Masters Green addition of the SN196 was top of the line in classic colors. No white anything. Love the looks of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dvskier Posted June 20, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2018 Yeah, I had the 97 SN with burgundy masters colors. It was a great boat with the GT 40 engine, very reliable. Pulled a 4-3-2-1 pyramid for show skiing a few times with no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LakeOneSkier Posted June 20, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2018 Metal Flake... it's not just for Bass Boats any more... This picture does not do it justice... you should see this in the sun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted June 20, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2018 I can't ever buy a ski boat with metal flake. I've spent far too much time ridiculing fishing family and friends for their fabulous "glitterboats." That's a sharp TXI though. So much better than the current one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller adkh2oskier Posted June 22, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 22, 2018 I am a little biased since I just bought this boat but I think it is the perfect look of simple graphics and a great color combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller storm34 Posted June 25, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 25, 2018 Gotta throw these into the mix. Our 01SN with a 409 and ZO conversion http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/6810/photo1.jpg The CCFan.com tribute boat. Classic look with a 409 and ZO http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/4617/photo1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted June 25, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 25, 2018 I've seen the CCF boat in person, and it's absolutely stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted June 25, 2018 Baller Share Posted June 25, 2018 Orange. Yuck. IMO of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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