Take Jody up on his offer. First of all, the 2002, 03, 04 and 05 Ski Nautiques track better than the 06,07,08 and 09's They ski a bit better, and for sure drive and track better. In 2006, they changed the wet surface, filled in some pockets ( that were on the 02,03,04, andf 05's) that helped the boat track and kind of sucked it down, This was done because some trick skiers ( all 75 of them) complained that the trick wake wasn't good. Therefore, Nautique changed the wet surface, and added the hydro gate. This helped the trick wake, but took some away from the slalom drive ability. a 2005, with 400 hours, dude, that is an awesome boat. Put Zero in it, and it's as good as anything out there.