Baller blagrata Posted September 4, 2019 Baller Share Posted September 4, 2019 Now that the boat has been out a year or so... what's everyone's review on the boat? Things I'm particularly interested in... 1) Is the wake the same as the Nautique 200 (original up until 2018)? Any perceptible difference in skiing it or driving it (particularly for 15 off or 26 through 32 mph)? 2) As it should be very similar to the predecessor with supposedly the same hull... and possibly a similar weight... would there be any advantage to this boat vs an open bow nautique 200 from 2017 or 2018? (I understand there are a couple cosmetic differences.. like the saddle bags). 3) Does anyone have one with the tower? Any issues with the tower? I'm by no means a short line skier... but would the position of the tower affect someone who is skiing 38 or 39 off? Thanks for your thoughts... just pondering the next boat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScarletArrow Posted September 5, 2019 Baller Share Posted September 5, 2019 There will be one at Bellalago next year for you test drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jayski Posted September 5, 2019 Baller Share Posted September 5, 2019 Had one since spring, wake is different, and better, hull is not the same, not quite as planted but it's a very minimal difference. Interior immensely better, dash is epic, definite improvement over the 'old' 200 and worth ever penny I spent and no.issues whatsoever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller APB Posted September 5, 2019 Baller Share Posted September 5, 2019 Jay did you make your lift/track or is it Mfg? Sorry I’m gonna miss your Canadian weekend. I’m heading to San Marcos instead. I hope it’s a rad time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baller swc5150 Posted September 5, 2019 Baller Share Posted September 5, 2019 Wait, what's different about the hull? Didn't they just move the existing molds to TN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buxrus Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 My personal experience skiing behind it and driving it: It yaws to the right drastically through the course. I’m at least a full pass down skiing behind it because the boat “centers” left. Through the course the nose points to 12:30, the left rear corner is at 7. Crazy. We’ve tried moving rudder tab, weights. Etc. presently at the dealer getting stuff fixed. I’ve had 7 200’s. I was initially going to order this boat. Thank god I didn’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted September 5, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted September 5, 2019 I agree with what @jayski says. @swc5150, in addition to changes in weight distribution from the removal of the saddlebag storage and the layout of the open bow/walkthrough, it looks like they moved the tracking fins back a bit. This probably changed the handling slightly. It still tracks extremely well and, as mentioned, the wake is better than the previous 200. As far as issues, we had a bad relay that was causing some stalling and the seat sides pop off a lot. Other than that, no complaints. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted September 5, 2019 Baller Share Posted September 5, 2019 @MISkier interesting they would move the fins, considering how great the old 200 drove/tracked. I got to see one of these in person in Orlando, but didn't drive or ski it. I sure like the dash and interior layout to the previous version. Maybe the 2020's will be more dialed in overall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted September 5, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted September 5, 2019 @swc5150, I didn’t do any measuring on the fins, but it seemed to fit on the lift differently in terms of where the fins were at our “forward stop” location on the lift. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Golfguy Posted September 5, 2019 Baller Share Posted September 5, 2019 Seriously consider MasterCraft. I have a 2019 Promo for sale, good price with 108 hrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skimtb Posted September 5, 2019 Baller Share Posted September 5, 2019 Do they have a ski rack option of some sort? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jayski Posted September 5, 2019 Baller Share Posted September 5, 2019 @APB Hewitt lifts rail system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golson Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Doesn’t make sense to buy a 2019 200. Same hull. You won’t find it at many if any tournaments. SeaDek and no engine upholstery makes the interior extremely loud and some drivers are now wearing earplugs when they drive the boat. All you get is a fancy screen that you end up paying $40,000 extra for. Basically it’s a 2010-2018 hull. Unless you want electronic shift or a DI motor save money and buy a 2010-2014 200 and get the same bang for a lot less buck. Easily $35k-40k vice $70k+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted September 5, 2019 Baller Share Posted September 5, 2019 Yeah, I don't get it. The 16-18 200 had the H5/H6 DI motors as an option, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted September 5, 2019 Baller Share Posted September 5, 2019 The boat appeals to me. I prefer seadek to carpet, no saddle bags, 6.0 is fine with me, new screen is awesome, proven hull, and I don't ski tournaments so no worries about that. It actually reminds of my previous Prostar in many ways, but I've always preferred the way the 200 drives. If I was in the market for a new boat, it would likely be this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skimtb Posted September 5, 2019 Baller Share Posted September 5, 2019 If you want a newer boat and don’t want the saddlebags I could see this for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted September 6, 2019 Baller Share Posted September 6, 2019 I'd take the saddle bags and all the cash hidden in them as it would be well depreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jayski Posted September 6, 2019 Baller Share Posted September 6, 2019 @Golson my new 200 has pulled the 2 tournaments at my place and a round up in Oklahoma, PB's set behind it and not one bad comment about it from skiers or drivers. We can all choose used previous year boats from every brand, but there is a difference between the new 200 and the old one, until you get to drive and ski one (and more than once) the improvements and benefits are easily visible, arm chair critiques carry little weight. Having a MC promo last year and seeing, driving and skiing the new Malibus I will put up the 200 against any of them. NONE of them have the fit and finish of a Nautique, the care to detail and performance is incomparable and the improvements to dash, layout, drivers ergos, seating is much better than the previous 200, as I said earlier WORTH EVERY PENNY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller blagrata Posted September 6, 2019 Author Baller Share Posted September 6, 2019 Thanks for your thoughts. As usual there seems to be a several different (passionate ) opinions. I look forward to skiing and driving one. I really like how the 200's ski and drive... and if the wake is even better on this one... I'm intrigued. It's a nice looking boat on their website. The engine and the screen sound good. It does seem like maybe a starboard ski rack would be nice. Glad to see the manufacturers are still making new stuff. New stuff is always fun. And @Golfguy ... I have considered a Prostar.... I currently own one. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dylan_wick Posted September 6, 2019 Baller Share Posted September 6, 2019 I know our team will have one for sale and available in May. ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cnewbert Posted September 9, 2019 Baller Share Posted September 9, 2019 @Golfguy is your Prostar listed on Ski It Again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Golfguy Posted September 9, 2019 Baller Share Posted September 9, 2019 Yes, here it is :http://www.ski-it-again.com/php/skiitagain.php?endless=summer&topic=Search&category=Boat_3Event&postid=52196 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted September 9, 2019 Baller Share Posted September 9, 2019 @golfguy geez keep your Prostar...great looking boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bananaron Posted September 9, 2019 Baller Share Posted September 9, 2019 My local nautique dealer has a new 19 200 with a phoenix trailer that he is selling for $63,500.Its blue and white and has the I think the zr4 engine is it the 409?? I am not interested however not a bad price for a new boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cnewbert Posted September 9, 2019 Baller Share Posted September 9, 2019 @golfguy nice looking boat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Golfguy Posted September 9, 2019 Baller Share Posted September 9, 2019 @6ball It is a Promo boat. the 2020 will be here at the end of the month. It is a great boat with a best in class wake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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