nautique

[mtnskiskate]

Nautique ski vs sport wake

[mtnskiskate]

Our 02 196 (closed bow) got blasted by a tree during a recent storm. Insurance is going to total it. We are predominantly course skiers (28 to 35 at 34mph). Would a sport nautique be way different than the closed bow ski? Probably can't afford a 200 so another 196 is my thought.

Thanks.

 

[dvskier]

Yes. It’s a heavier boat and if you’re used to a 196 you’ll notice it. A recreational skier would be fine. I have a 2004 196 and love it.

[jhughes]

An affordable used open bow that’s still killer in the course would be 03-06 RLXi, I’d take that over a Sport/206 though the quality is substantially lower than what you’re used to with a Nautique. Otherwise yeah. Another similar 196 would be in order. Nautique didn’t make a primary-course-boat-worthy open bow offering until the 200 which they knocked it out of the park with IMO.

 

I seem to recall that when the 206 came out some of the promo guys got them that year because they were supposed to be so good- they were not happy when they actually got them.

[mtnskiskate]

Will stay with the closed bow, thanks. Anyone looking to sell a 196? Would prefer a hydrogate model as our 02 has (guess I should say had) a crappy trick wake. My daughter and I have an occasional trick battle just for fun.

Thanks.

[Alberto Soares]

https://ski-it-again.com/php/skiitagain.php?endless=summer&topic=Search&category=Boat_3Event&sorton=13

[Nautiquemike]

I previously owned a 2000 Air Nautique, which I am sure you are aware is the same hull as the Sport Nautique. Went from that to a 2007 Ski Nautique 196 and immediately noticed the wake at slalom speeds 28-34 was quite a bit smaller and softer on the 196. So, to answer your question, the 196 is much different wake-wise than the Sport - a lot more friendly. If slalom is your primary use for the boat, I would definitely recommend staying with a 196.

[aupatking]

If you course ski, nothing is a ski boat but a ski boat.

I’ve got a bubble back I’m selling, pretty cheap. No hydro-gate on the TSC-1 though https://www.ski-it-again.com/php/skiitagain.php?endless=summer&topic=Search&category=Boat_3Event&postid=54419

[jhughes]

TSC-1 doesn't need the hydrogate, the trick wake is actually pretty good.

[vtjc]

Sorry to hear about the damage to you Nautique. I had a 88 Protstar get damaged in a partial barn collapse years ago. I will send you a list of recent 196 prices.