Comparing ski nautiques from 2003-2011

Don't matter anyway we only have 12 years before the world runs out of world

63 Skier wrote: Treybizttu wrote: Bunch of $200k tug boat captains over there. Hey Trey - Really? Broad brush there.

Haha dangit.

stepper459 wrote: Is this the 2011? link

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Can't say I am impressed with the condition of that low hour 200 SNOB. Dock rash port side... the seadek on platform and rear seat vinyl looks to be poorly maintained. Guessing it spent most of its life under those trees out in the elements.

Orlando76 wrote: Totally different animals. One is bad a$$. The other belongs on PN.

Really? Broad brush there..


Also I’d just about bet you good money there are more new-er ski owners on here than PN. Bunch of $200k tug boat captains over there.

(I like both sites FYI)

Donald80SN wrote: 2002 was the last year for Ford. The switch to Chevy was in the middle of the 2002 production run. I have also heard the Fords were not made after 1999. So my 2002 GT40 was a hold over from 1999. Sitting in a warehouse waiting to be made into a boat engine and installed in a new boat.

Actually I think 1997 was last year for the production of 351. Likewise, the 350 has stopped production but still available. So you guys contemplating putting a brand new 343 PCM in your purple 1993 SN better stop thinking and start doing. The DI motors will likely take mega mods for the older boats.

If you’re a footer and you want a 200 you will want the 409 or better. 343 might not get you there. I assume any DI engines are going to take care of that. Not a problem with older SN models (except MAYBE the 5.0). Just what I’m hearing. I test drove a 200 with 343 and it hit 41 and change on GPS. Drive it before u buy it.

Is this the 2011?

link

Ian..........PM sent your way

There are garage queens out there, I found and bought a 1995 with 99 hours on it in 2014, it had been stored inside for 20 years and not used, I purchased from the original owner..
It still needed about $2,000 in parts to get it in good condition but the engine, interior and hull were perfect so I bought it and enjoy it a lot.
Test drive them both and see what you like and hear the owners stories.
Pay attention for easy starting, no vibrations and check the bilge to see if you are taking on water. If you are happy with the way both run keeping $17K in your pocket leaves you a lot of money to cover any repairs and to vacation with. Good luck with your choice.
Remember Toys are just a place where you throw money, it does not come back to you so enjoy your toys and replace the money with good memories.

Totally different animals. One is bad a$$. The other belongs on PN.

AAM196 wrote: Both will throw nice wake, majority of difference would be with electronics etc. I am guessing the 2011 is $15k more. Both have very low hours... the 03 is too low... I’d be skeptical of that. Without seeing and driving them or knowing anything about them, I would lean toward the 2011.

$2011 200 SN low hours. $40k++

Both will throw nice wake, majority of difference would be with electronics etc.

I am guessing the 2011 is $15k more. Both have very low hours... the 03 is too low... I’d be skeptical of that.

Without seeing and driving them or knowing anything about them, I would lean toward the 2011.

I am doing some research on a used boat to buy. I found two used ski nautique 200's, both kept in excellent condition. One is a 2003 and one is a 2011. The 2011 has about 250 hours and the 2003 has 100-150. Are there any significant differences between them that I should factor in?