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On 4/10/2023 at 4:02 AM, Broussard said:

They again spent a great deal of effort redesigning the ProStar for 2021 in order to create a better experience for the average driver making it easier to handle and track better.

These decisions were made with the average skier in mind as they are the individuals typically purchasing these boats.

@Broussardlike what exactly did they do? Fin plus what? I drive one regularly and it's not in same league as my 196 for tracking/handling.

It is a great skiing boat no question, that wash is FLAT.

@Jody_Sealwhy did you sell your 196?

Though I agree with most of what you’re saying, the fact is most tournament skiers won’t train behind a ZO 196 because they’re not being run at any tournaments. As hard as it is to imagine, the 2010-18 200’s have gone the same way. In my opinion these two boat models are the best ski boats ever built and yet they’re basically superseded in terms of tournament machines. I firmly believe the TSC1-3 196 tracks the course infinitely better than a 2022 Prostar, with the TXI so far behind it’s not even in the conversation. Yet both of those are what buyers will go for because they face them at tournaments, despite the cost.

I think if Nautique threw away the current mould and built only 200’s for the next 20 years and only updated colour schemes almost all skiers would be happy. The problem is these companies themselves, year on year profit increase is needed so new models have to be invented to extract more cash from customers and so the circle goes.

Like it.

Wow that's amazing footage Goode have released there.. of absolutely nothing.

@Such_a_brettyes I understand turn islands but I was referring to the one with the bridge. Boats running underneath whilst turning with the (steel presumably) uprights etc..

@Dragodid you watch the video?

@Such_a_brettgreat initiative, though the one thing that I'm looking at is the turn island situation... do you think that is a good idea? Looks a recipe for an accident at some point.

@03RLXiI think you misunderstood my point. When i said 'over there' I meant the US. I am in Melbourne.

Randy is not asking for payment until the handle is made and ready to ship..

And ofcourse vice versa @Hortonnotice how no Australians compete over there anymore.

Beautiful boat Nick, but somehow many people have been convinced they must have a 6lt in a 200. Even if low altitude and slalom only. In my experience in that application - it makes no difference. Someone should snap this up.

PM sent @JC McCavit

Interesting that he's just come from Connelly who as it happens are on a youth mission as we speak.

@The_MSyou’ve come back from oblivion and now US Gear have come back simultaneously? When did you actually order those handles?

Thanks @Gloersenbut I just wanted a one-off read out. Not sure whether any marine shop can do or whether they need to have PCM ready equipment.

I want to check hours etc on my 2008 196 (343). Other than the Diacom system is there anything else that can be used to do so? @Jody_Seal

@BrennanKMN very valid points.

You mean other than what @Mastercrafter @Horton and @Inboardfix have stated?

I'll bet Correct Craft are really happy they are being outsold by Mastercraft, despite two ski boat offerings. Do we really think this is even vaguely accurate?

No worries @Keith_Menard. I was thinking of the US folks earlier today after we won our world cup game and realised you along with us are through to the round of 16 despite soccer (football for the rest of the world) being far from our most popular sport. Hilarious.. Imagine if we actually put some funding towards it.

There'll be no backwash, it ain't a ski lake.

Joel wins.

@tjs1295 you're missing the Y piece to recirculate the warm water back in through the water intake hose before the water pump. Will give you warm air under idle.

@stevew196 if your quote is for custom made from a sign shop, don't bother just buy from Nautiqueparts. They are OEM and ready to go.

That's it @jpwhit the complainers (of which I'm one when it comes to boat costs) have a loud voice and those who can afford have no need to say anything about it. Like most things in life I guess.

That's it @jpwhit the complainers (of which I'm one when it comes to boat costs) have a loud voice and those who can afford have no need to say anything about it. Like most things in life I guess.