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swbca 
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 Topic: Ski Nautique ModelsPosted: September-30-2020 at 4:13pm |
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Getting back into skiing and need a boat for slalom with a budget of around $30,000. Which models had significant hull changes (improvements) made ?
And when was 0-OFF first available ? Did any of 196 models have it ? I sold my 3 previous ski boats with around 500 hours logged. How many hours is considered "high mileage" when buying a ski boat ? Thanks
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Orlando76
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Posted: September-30-2020 at 4:24pm |
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With a price of around $30k, does that mean high 30’s? That’ll put you in Ski Nautique 200 (2010+). 2007+196’s could have ZO if original owner opted. But 2006-2009 196’s basically selling today for what they did brand new in 06. Which is pretty typical of any boat in the 06-09 era, they seem to sell within 80% of their price new.
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Posted: October-01-2020 at 9:56am |
I want stay under $30,000. Regarding Hours Logged - I have never had a boat past 500 hours - I always switched boats every few years, to get a smaller wake, back when small wakes were an evolving feature with ski boats. If I find a pristine 2005 boat (no flaws) with 1200 hours, is that anything to worry about when the mechanicals have been carefully serviced for the last 15 years ?
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2 at 38off 35 years ago - planning on making a comeback.
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75 Tique
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Posted: October-01-2020 at 10:29am |
Just some FYI info above, tho with a budget of $30000 most of that won't matter. Looking at several ski it again prices, you should be able to get into a TSC 3 (2006-2009) pretty easily. Would I spend that much? Probably not, as the TSC 1 will probably give you as good a pull as you would need. if you found one it immaculate condition. |
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Posted: October-01-2020 at 1:26pm |
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Very accurate Gary. I’d personally recommend a TSC 2 model as there are some issues with GT 40 powered boats, specifically the ECM availability. After all these engines are over 20 years old. Just my opinion of course. I had a GT 40 in my 97 SN and it was a great motor.
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Posted: October-01-2020 at 2:52pm |
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Who is Gary?
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: October-01-2020 at 2:54pm |
David, Did you mean to say Larry?
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DVskier
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Posted: October-01-2020 at 4:19pm |
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Yeah sorry Larry. Alzheimer’s kicking in.
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Posted: October-01-2020 at 4:38pm |
No worries, Dan. |
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Posted: October-01-2020 at 4:57pm |
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I don't know that I would shy away from a 196 because of a GT40. Plus in my book unless you want ZO, which it sounds like the OP wants. There is a solution for replacement ECMs now anyway using a flashed Mustang computer.
The GT40 is an indestructible motor. I raced one for years and can tell you the use a typical ski boat puts on that motor is nothing. That said the Excalibur engines are good too. Chevy 350, proven engine. |
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Posted: October-01-2020 at 5:10pm |
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Yeah that’s what I was thinking, the 350 GM engine will never be a problem. Jody or the guy in Zmontgomery can get you set up with ZO for less than 10k. I know several slalom skiers who train behind TSC 2 boats with ZO. When they go to tournaments they don’t have any issues. I love my 2004 196. Did 2 sets this afternoon. Simply cannot beat the wakes.
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Posted: October-01-2020 at 10:34pm |
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I have an 02 TSC2 with the PCM Chevy “Excalibur” that I had converted to Zero Off. It is the best boat I’ve owned. The GT40 engine felt stronger, honestly (I’m a Chevy guy), but you can’t ZO them.
I ski into 32 off every set, and through it on blue moons. I also ski tournaments behind all 3 current boats and can honestly say, my boat is better. My last tournament boat was a 2015 Prostar, if that gives any frame of reference. |
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02 SN 196 TSC2 ZO
01 SN 196 TSC1 98 SN 196 TSC1 97 SN 196 TSC1 93 SN 196 NWZ |
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Posted: October-02-2020 at 11:19am |
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I’m clearly biased in my opinions, but a TSC (1) hull with a GT-40 is a great boat with a bomb-proof engine and an outstanding wake. I just got back from a week long ski trip where we had a 2001 SN, my 196 SN TSC hull, and a 206 SN with the TSC3 hull. All the serious skiers wanted pulls behind the 196 TSC1 hull. Outstanding hole-shot with the Acme 654 at 3,600 feet of elevation.
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