1999 196 SN and wake size?

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   Hi,

I was looking at a 1999 196 SN for wakeboarding but was told to stay away as the hull design prevents ballast from working all that well.

The explantion I got was that this hull is extremely bouyant and loading it up with sacs/lead etc doesn't do anything and you end up with a small wake.

I gues I could do a test drive but I don't want to waste the sellers time if it is going to be unsuitable.

Thanks

Mark 

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markb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: December-24-2004 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 76	Post Options Post Reply Quote markb Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 1999 196 SN and wake size? Posted: January-21-2005 at 8:20pm
	Hi, I was looking at a 1999 196 SN for wakeboarding but was told to stay away as the hull design prevents ballast from working all that well. The explantion I got was that this hull is extremely bouyant and loading it up with sacs/lead etc doesn't do anything and you end up with a small wake. I gues I could do a test drive but I don't want to waste the sellers time if it is going to be unsuitable. Thanks Mark

Darrel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: June-16-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 340	Post Options Post Reply Quote Darrel Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January-24-2005 at 2:47pm
	That boat has the TSC (Total Surface Control) hull. One of my ski partners bought one last summer, great wake for skiing. We have loaded it down with 2 and 3 sacs and the wake gets bigger but the shape is too roll-y for lift off. If you plan on doing much boarding i would pick another boat. 90-96 SN hull is much more an all-around boat. Newer Super sports and Air Nautiques w/ FCT if your budget allows are made to board. Good Luck but dont buy a TSC and expect boarding wakes.

markb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: December-24-2004 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 76	Post Options Post Reply Quote markb Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January-31-2005 at 6:22am
	Thanks for that, I have heard 3 or 4 negatives and only 1 positive regarding this so I think the nays have it :-) I'm back looking at importing an 80's SN as they throw a good one. Only problem is my costs are rapidly blowing out :-(

guest Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest	Post Options Post Reply Quote guest Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-08-2005 at 10:50pm
	i would look for a 80's 2001 nautique or a early 90's i started out with a 90 sn with a tower a four blade prop and about 1600 pounds of ballast worked great but boat struggled. i talked with a friend who works for correct craft and he told me that they tested with the 90-96 nautique hull when they where first starting to build a wakeboard specific boat. i finally upgraded to a 2001 SAN and haven't been behind any boat that would match the wake it is huge expecially when you add extra ballast. good luck on your search!!!!!!!

1999 196 SN and wake size?

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