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@6balls Thanks for the comments.The boat is everything you say it is.I am actually buying another GEKKO GTR.Only a newer one.NEW PRICE IS $14,000 FANTASTIC BOAT THAT IS LIKE BRAND NEW AND ALSO FANTASTIC WAKE FOR SLALOM AND BAREFOOT........

More photos.........Interior looks new 

@chaloux NO Idid not someone else bought that boat.......

52 minutes ago, Cooper_Trelawney said:

That's something you don't see every day!  How's the tracking and overall comfort for the driver and crew?  It's such a little boat, I'm curious about those factors.  Thanks.

Its not a little boat......21 7 in length and the beam is 93 I think.Driving is like a sports car and according to water ski mag it tracks like its on a rail

I bought this boat from Mark Overbye in 2001 and it has been on the 5th clearest lake in the state of Minnesota for its entire life.I sold the boat to a family on the lake in 2016 and their son skied on the Stout state university ski team.In 2022 I bought the boat back and have used it the past 2 yrs.The 350 MAG Mercruiser MPI has approx 650 hrs, heater, hot and cold shower, all gauges, stereo, cover, single axle trailer with spare tire and swing away tongue.I have owned MANY MANY boats including Malibus.Mastercrafts, Nautique and carbon pro and this wake is fantastic for slalom and certainly barefoot.This has been really taken care of and is the cleanest 2001 boat anywhere.Come drive and ski it and if its not the newest looking 2001 boat I will buy you lunch.Contact Ron at 218-851-2801 for details..........$14,900

@RednucleusThis one is beyond PRISTINE!!

SOLD!! Another boat is coming on the market soon.......THIS ONE IS PERFECT!! STAY TUNED

@BrennanKMN I agree with you......The 196 is a fantastic slalom tractor

Come and look you decide.....

This 2009 196 was bought in 2019 in Louisiana from I think from the original owner.Chad Scott well known driver and slalom skier knew the boat and owner.He verified to me that the boat was in excellent condition and the owner really took care of it.At the time of purchase the boat hd approx 1100 hrs and today it has 1228 hrs.I think its the Limited edition with all of the bells and whistles which include ZERO OFF,FULL GAUGE PACKAGE,PCM EX 343,STEREO, FIBERGLASS PLATFORM, HYDROGATE and a single axle galvanized trailer with new tires and a spare.The owner of the boat is a young female real estate agent who enjoys slalom skiing on the whitefish chain of lakes inCrosslake,MN.Also has a new cover.Only reason the boat is for sale is due to her buying a 2023 Nautique 200.Boat has been winterized by local marine dealer every fall and stored inside heated storage.The boat is MINT CONDITION AND PRICED AT $30,000........This is below book value and certainly what the market value would be.Come and ski and drive your new boat soon.....This is a great boat at a great price.Contact Ron at 218-851-2801 for any questions..........

I have a 2009 196 with approx 1200 hrs with zero off loaded and in pristine condition.Purchased by a young female slalom skier in 2019 and only used on a northern MN clean chain of lakes.Complete set of photos and more info coming SATURDAY APRIL 27TH......BEST OF ALL THE PRICE!! Tune in Saturday.....

I weigh around 175 depending on the day and being old it seems to fluctuate.I seem to be right on the bubble when choosing between 66 or 67 ski.I seem to choose the 67 more and I am curious to what are the benefits for a longer ski.I have heard that a longer ski gives you more surface area and you won't tire out as fast.So ballers help me out on this issue.....Whats better for an old guy...I only open water ski at 34 to 36 mph depending on conditions

Just curious any ballers skiing this ski.I think I did a demo on this ski back in 2020 and did not like it. I assume they have changed this ski since 2020 and I can buy a new one for less then a used one.Any skier input would be most appreciated I can at least have it in my boathouse as a backup ski.I am currently skiing a 2023 KD platinum and like it however always looking for new skis to enjoy......thanks

Is anybody tried the bent handle made by slines? I like the ropes and have been using us gear and intow handles.Just curious how their handles work and compare to the other ones.Any info would be appreciated......

I bought in 1999 and retired in 2001 and was skiing everyday.I pretty much had the lake to myself.Since 2020 due to the pandemic and civil unrest all of the lots are sold and more people are here full time in the summer.Its way too busy to ski at times......

How do these compare to the stokes vest?? I need a new one......Any comments will be appreciated

I have bought and sold all of the older boats and one of my favs would be my 2001 GEKKO GTR.Fantastic wake at all line lengths and you can buy one and it won't drain your bank acct.....

Looks decent probably a good buy for a great boat......

Big price difference between your choices.I would decide on a price and take your time and get the boat you want.However I think you need to drive and ski the different boats.I have owned many older boats and they all seem to handle and ski differently and we all have likes and dislikes........

@LarryG Thanks for the website really use it and enjot it.....Will make a donation

You are one lucky guy.....Beautiful boat

@Lebow-ski Sent you a msg........

This is probably a beautiful home on a Great Lake priced to the mkt.Look at the number of people moving to Florida and the demand for housing.I live on a beautiful lk in northern Minnesota and our recent sales are at $1 million and over.With buyers coming from other states with cash to enjoy our short summers on all of the lakes.Housing prices are high.........

For me IThink you have to test as many skis that you can.Its probably difficult to do however when you get that right fit you will know it.....66 or 67. and which brand and model will work for you.

@LeonL Carbon pro I think is a great boat and you can buythem for a lot less.And yes boats are still priced high since the pandemic.