Ski Nautique 200 - Driver's View Photos

[ScarletArrow]

I've heard that the 6.0L was used to pull the Big Dawg Finals, can anyone confirm if this is true?

[ClemsonDave]

I've heard that the 6.0L was used to pull the Big Dawg Finals, can anyone confirm if this is true?

Yes

[j2nh]

Had a chance to ski and drive the 200 last Friday. HUGE thank you to Kurt, John, Ryan and all they guys at WaterCraft Sales. Truly a class dealership and the main reason I have purchased my last 4 196's and one club 196 from them.
The 200.
Pros:
HUGE inside if you are used to a 196.
Fit, finish, materials and styling are just what you would expect, all top of the line.
Saddle bags are large and easily accessible. Buddy put his 70 slalom ski in with room to spare.
Smoother in rough water than a 196.
GREAT trick wake.
Excellent visibility looking forward.
Cons.
Slow. Both top speed and acceleration. Maybe not a big deal if you never barefoot but I do and the boat really needs the 409.
Motorbox is tall, trick release would have to be put on the top of the pylon, again only and issue for some (showskiers).
Motorbox has undercuts at the bottom, with a rope leaving the boat you would have to be real careful it did not get caught. In the "old" 196, a rope would just ride up the sloped sides.
Windshield comes back further on the sides and would make putting a boom on the boat a challenge.
I did not like the dash. This model has the LINC system and while the screens are easily changed and intuitive, being down and to the right makes viewing a conscious effort. Granted if all you do is use ZO in a course it is great but if you free ski without using ZO seeing speed requires you move your head.
Free skied from 15 to 28 at 34 and wake is different but not necessarily better.

Friends and I are all "dock" skiers so the increased size of the 200 is not necessarily something I am looking for. Bottom line is I am not sure this is a boat that would fit my needs the way a 196 does.

Just one persons opinion.