The boat-search begins

Ok, so, this is more of a vent than anything. BUT, I'm planning on a boat for next season. The goal is a family boat that I could also ski behind, but not necessarily on the course. So, as the story goes, I bought my Sport Nautique from this site a number of years ago, and with an impending move to FLA, sold it on this site a few years later. Had use of a salt water boat for the 3 years in FLA. Now we've relo'd to CT and it's time to start thinking ski boat again. The kiddies are going on 6. They like the water. Wifey likes the water. The move to western CT has resulted in not living ON the water (first for me in 17 years ), so, as much as it pains me to say it, I will likely be slumming the boat behind the wagon. So, my thoughts are: 1. A SNOB, 2. Southwind OB, 3. Another Sport, and 4. Martinique OB.

The latter two would likely result in getting a slip. I can just get away with trailering the first two, as well as SN's. My thinking is the CB's are just not as practical with kids..as they bring more of their own...

Lake Zoar would likely be the haunt. Naturally, Mamansco, which is right down the street, would be frowned upon ;-)

Anyway, thanks for listening...

Ultra...

What are you towing with? I would think a sport is a pretty easy tow and would be family friendly and ski friendly. Over a Martinique or south wind for sure.

Based on your situation I think a SNOB makes the most sense.   I’ll be honest, I love my ‘89 Ski, but it gets pretty cramped with a few people and gear. Just my 2 cents. Good luck with search!

How about a Sport 200? Tower folds, trailer tongue folds, platform is removable. Very towable.   Nice wake for slalom and comfortable for your family.

How do you like blue?

When I had my 97 SNOB, I never thought it was small inside. Until I got in another one of the same generation that was a closed bow. I was SHOCKED at how much more room the closed bows have. The open bow is good for a couple of kids, but that's about it.

Rob

Well, I may be partial, but, I like the Martinique OB. LOTS of room, and storage. Of course with your kids, they are going to want to bring their friends. And, you may want to bring another family with their kids. The Martinique will handle that very well.

The not so good is the slalom ski-ability. BIG wake. But, if you just want to free ski, its not bad. I like the SW OB too, and even had one in the past, but, they are getting hard to find in good shape. These boats are heavy though. You may need to upgrade the tow vehicle, or keep the boat close to the lake and just tow short distances.