Prior to learning to course skiing we learned behind a 1977 Ski Tique 16 foot with a 302. Better than pulling an outboard all over the place. We loved that boat. You had to learn to be in the correct stacked position thru the wakes or take very nasty OTF falls. I think I skied in better position in my early years because of learning behind that wake followed by a 1979 Nautique. In the 80’s we use to love to train behind a Nautique and salivate to see any other rig in a tournament! My favorites were American Skier, Mastercraft, Supra, and a Little later Brendella!