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  • New2CC
    • Dec 2009
    • 1


    #1

    226 versus 220

    I am looking to buy a used 226, probably year model 2006 to 2009. My preference is the 226, because I grew up pre-wakeboarding and still like to ski occasionally as do some of the other old timers that go out with. However, the boat would primarily be for pulling kids on boards, tubes, etc. I also like the seating configuration and walk-through transom on the 226.

    There are a lot more used 220s out there than 226s. I am starting the think I need to consider the 220s more seriously to broaden the number of options I have. For the casual skiing described above, am I going to be OK with the 220? In other words, how big a difference is the wake size on the 220 v 226 at 30 mph?

    Any other differences that would make one of these boats a better choice than the other?

    Any input would be appreciated.
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  • Nautiquehunter
    1,000 Post Club Member
    • Jun 2008
    • 2080

    • Flowery Branch GA Lake Lanier

    • 2008 210 SANTE 67 Correct Craft Mustang
    #2
    RE: 226 versus 220

    Both boats are designed for wakeboarding. The wake is very large for skiing. Make sure you do a water test and ski behind them before you buy. I would have bought a 230 if it wasn't for skiing. The 210 does all sports, the ski wake is very good at 32 mph with no balast and 3 peeps.

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    • TRO
      Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
      • Mar 2009
      • 410

      • Houston, TX

      #3
      RE: 226 versus 220

      i think someone on here had a very new 226 for sale a while back. not sure if he sold it yet though. maybe he'll show up on this thread.

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      • Gasman87
        • Dec 2008
        • 346

        • LAKE NORMAN NC

        • 82 cc 91cc 99cc 02cc 06correct craft
        #4
        RE: 226 versus 220

        jaybird has a real nice 226 for sale !!!! worst case he can tell you all about the 226 , he just picked up a 230 !!

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        • jaybird
          Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
          • Oct 2008
          • 516

          • North Alabama Lake Weiss

          #5
          Hi Gasman

          Hi, GASMAN! What’s up?
          Yea I just bought a 230 and must sell the 226. Wife wants to keep both but that’s out of the question. Here is a YouTube link of the surf wake with only 2 people in the boat. Someone said they were going to drive up today from Jackson, MS to buy the boat but have not heard from him today.

          http://www.youtube.com/user/BURNKEL#p/u/4/8R29Y3cL9Gc
          http://www.planetnautique.com/index....wtopic&t=16418
          2012 Team Ski Nautique ZR409
          2011 Sport Nautique 200
          2008 SANT 230
          2003 Air Nautique 226
          1988 Martinique
          1979 Nautique
          1978 Tique
          1976 Tique (First New Boat)

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          • tnlakes
            • Dec 2008
            • 5

            • Nashville TN

            #6
            RE: Hi Gasman

            I've got a 220 TE and ski behind the boat too. I preferred the closed layout to the 226, but each there own. You can't go wrong with either. I'd go for the better deal.

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