2014 Ski Nautique 200 with 6.0L 450 HP

[PAskier]

Hey Ballers

I am looking at a 2014 Ski Nautique open bow with a 450Hp 6.0L .

Any thoughts on reliability and longevity with this engine version?

How is it for slalom 22 off through 35 off? I am assuming it would be a very solid pull.

Currently skiing a 5.7 in an 2008 SN 196.

Any other thoughts or words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[6balls]

Your '08 rocks...so will the '14. I really prefer the pull of the big HP motors in the 200 over the 5.7.

[Bdecker]

I ski a ‘14 with 6L 409 regularly and love the pull. Minor nitpick on the ‘14 is the throttle lever operation is a bit awkward and stiff. Great boat and pull. Can’t see how another 41 HP would hurt.

[Jmoski]

Having skied and driven both, one aspect that stands out is how the 200 is a tractor in the course, it resists the lateral pull of the skier better than the 196. I thought my 196 tracked great in the course, until I drove a 200!

[Andre]

Must be the boat in AL.

 

Is the engine a completely new block,short block,long block or rebuilt ?

What happened to original engine and how many total hrs on the boat?

[Zman]

I drive and ski a 2014 SN 6.0 409 as well. Tracks great, easy to drive. Have pulled up to 36 mph 4@39.

Have not noticed the throttle lever concern mentioned about.

Fun to ski behind.

I didn't know there was a 6.0 with 450HP?

[LeonL]

'14 was one of two years ('13 or '15) can't remember which that had an ill mannered throttle. You get used to it, but warn any new driver.

[dvskier]

@Zman I think that would be the 6.2L engine producing 450 hp.

[dbutcher]

It was 2013 and 2014. In 2015 they went to an electronic throttle, and it is sweet.

[skierjp]

In 14 and I believe 15 Nautique had a 6 liter HO that had 450 hp, my neighbor has one. The throttle is a little firm but no big deal.

[Jody_Seal]

the 450 is not a 6.2. different cam and more robust tuning in the ECM, boat really wont go that much faster as the rev limiter is set same as a 409. where the package really shines is in jumping and elevation. slalom pull is very similar to that of a 409 or current 6.2DI provided a single puck unit is installed.

I liked mine.

 

[PAskier]

Thanks All for your comments. @Andre this is not the boat in AL It was on Boat Trader for a while.

[Andre]

@PAskier

Sorry,i had the wrong boat.

You've seen the one on SIA ?

http://www.ski-it-again.com/php/skiitagain.php?endless=summer&topic=Search&category=Boat_3Event&postid=46081