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Just seeing what or if anyone is using any Head gear for spring / fall skiing? Waterproof? Toque? Drysuit works great but my melon tends to freeze up....

@Horton No slalom boats have been stolen because they are all safe in either dealerships or there factories....

Sorry if it's been mentioned, but you could possibly rent a pneumatic / air powered cut off saw or saws-all and run it off an air compressor on shore with a long airline. It would save you a ton of time and labour and make short work of the rebar.

@Rivvy connect the 2 lanyard wires together, giver a try.

@Rivvy The boat will crank, but not fire if lanyard is bad.

Ok, I am looking at a used 2006 Ski Nautique 206. On the Red engine intake cowl it says "Digital Throttle Control" Just wanted to see if I could convert to zero off easily.

@Jody_Seal Whats the most obvious way to confirm the Excal is E controlled and will accept Zero Off? Not interested in converting.

Yes just researching and saw that the 2006 manual says digital throttle control new for 2006. Guessing thats the same as E control? Any way to check on the motor?

What year did Nautique go ''drive by wire'' to accept zero off? Or whats the first year of the PCM 330 Excal that will accept zero off? Thanks!

Drag with a hook, or an anchor. Just drag slow and drift across the approximate spot, hold anchor line with your hands so you feel it snag, 2 person job!

Thanks @Chris Rossi. I was curious about it, may be a good option for my son.

Just a question for the radar guys, what are the differences between the new Radar Union and the Senate? The information I see is that they are both a tad wider than a vapour, but the same shape? I am guessing different cores and layups? Curious. Thanks

Pretty confident the new cores will not absorb water, or any liquid for that matter. Otherwise they would soak up all that resin that is poured over the ski and fabric during manufacturing. Also, fin slot, and most binding inserts will create access for water entry on most / all skis. I'd be worried about delamination, water getting between the core and carbon, easy fix if it isn't insured.

I wish Nautique would release built in Ski racks like Mailbu, Mastercraft. They just work and make sense.

I'm just curious what they did change, if anything. Funny how before the new Ski Nautique came out the ''old'' 200 was the ultimate tournament boat, now it's marketed as family do- all workhorse....

@mbabiash Straight from the website. The running surface of the all-new Nautique 200 was designed from the award-winning and record-breaking Ski Nautique 200. Taking some of the best characteristics and even adding new ones, the hull of the Nautique 200 performs much like its predecessor and is an AWSA record-capable and tournament-approved towboat. Flat, soft wakes and responsive driving make this a great all-around ski boat with the capability of pleasing any level of water skier.

Nautique made a reply a Facebook post saying it is based off the original 200, but with a completely redesigned hull. ''Nautique Boats Hey George, you are correct... the Ski Nautique is a completely new design for 2019 and the Nautique 200 is a new design as well, based off the old Ski 200 but it's also a completely new hull.''

@B_S From everything I've seen and heard the slalom wake on the GS is terrible, much worse than the 200V. But it has a much better surf and wake board wake.

@LoopSki We have been in the new Prostar a few times, ski's great! Thats about it. Not much of an upgrade for room or multi sport abilities than my 95'.

Thanks again guys! I expected the responses I got. Another DD isn't going to work for the family, and I know we will be compromising on all fronts. With all due respect I read a lot of posts on here regarding complaints on current Direct Drive wakes, even the new Ski Nautique. So i'll take it with a grain of salt until I actually ski behind one. I am a 28 -32 off 34mph guy and my son is working his way through 30 mph. I grew up with a 75' Nautique and then the family upgraded to a brand new one in 92', learned to ski the course behind the 75', that was a hard wake! I still ski behind that 92' and I score the same as behind our local clubs new 200 sooo.... I'll report back with an honest review.

I understand the pylon configuration Its when we aren't skiing, i can remove it, put skis in lockers or racks and have more room.

I appreciate the comments! First off we need the room, and I've owned many DD Nautiques, 196, 206, 216 and all ski great but have no room inside. The wife is over climbing over skis and coolers around the motor.. As far as handling, we run on a public lake so not an issue, bigger freeboard is better. Not expecting tournament wakes, but hoping it's manageable. The few i've found for sale are gone very quickly at high prices. We will be trying one next week and I will report back.

@sodbuster88 Thanks the pic! That is helpful, I am not expecting it to be DD200 but hoping it compares to the pre TSC boats. That pic looks as good as my 95'.

Thanks @jayski I actually meant to post this on Planet Nautique but thought I would try here as well for more honest and ''brutal'' opinions lol. Hope to get my first panda maybe...

I am really leaning toward the Sport 200 V drive and just wanted to ask the community and current / previous owners on their thoughts. We slalom course ski first , surfing and wakeboard is secondary. Most of all need the room with 3 kids and wife. Would the slalom wake be similar to older early 90's DD boats etc? 22-32 off? Is the wave really surf able? Tried a ''suck'' gate and which one? Any pictures or videos would be appreciated ! Hoping to try one soon as well...