Slaloming behind SV-211

[kstateskier1]

Not having much luck with the search function, so bear with me.

I was wondering if anyone has any slalom expeience with the SV-211. I know it's supposed to be a cross over boat, just wondering what the slalom wake was like at 32-36 mph, 15, 22, 28, 32 off. Any info would be appreciated.

Also, for those that have the boat, what is your opinion of it. Thanks to those that reply.

[HS]

211

We've really enjoyed our 211, does everything I want (WB, ski, surf), great layout and storage, very comforatable space for our family of 4 with capacity for up to 10 on the newer ones. Slalom wake really flattens above 32.

When we were boat shopping, someone here and/or on correct craft fan told me that when selecting a boat there are sometimes trade offs and compromises. For example, a v-drive gives a roomy layout and more aft storage which is a trade off to the better slalom wake. The layout, aft walk thru and storage and versatility is probably a big selling feature for the 211...

[teamenzo]

sv 211 wake

Echo HS' comments. Most of the comments I found regarding the 211 were around the form and function of the boat. I didn't find anyone raving about it skiability, but more that it does everything in rec mode.

I open water ski, and occassionally get in the course. I ski at 25-30 off and find at 34-36 life is pretty darn bueno. It is not as good as some but is way better than most. I could not be happier with our 211 (especially the garage-ability).

To me it came down to dividing up my time on the water and figure out what it was that I wanted to get done. Kids are wakeboarding, I am skiing and wakeboarding, and most of our guest just want to tube. Ye Ha.

I haven't really surfed with our boat as a friend has a 23' Centurion completely weighted out and once a week is enough surfing for me, I would rather ski and board.

I can get some wake pics sent to you if you want, but you should test drive. After my first test drive, I was sure what I wanted. So happy with Nautique.

[SkiTower]

If you're looking for a V-drive to ski and can handle the price, check out the 200 Sport Thread on here. The new boat coming out 2011 sounds like a family skier's dream come true.

As for the 211, it's a good recreational skier but doesn't compare to a direct drive. Great all around family boat.

[Mikeski]

Not finding anything in the searches??? I have probably answered a similar question a solid 10 times in the past 5 years... so here's number 11.

The SV211 is a V-drive, the ski wake is not great, but it is acceptable to many. The hull is very sensitive to weight placement and load in general. In stock form with 1/4 tank or less of gas without any equipment on board the wake is very comparable to a pre-TSC Ski Nautique with the exception of 22 off where there is a big bump at 34 and 36 mph. I actually have 2 boats, my 2005 SV211 and 1/2 ownership of a 1996 MB direct drive slalom machine. This should give you a hint of what I really think of the 211 for slalom, I bought the MB with a friend after skiing behind the 211 for three years.

The 211 is a dated hull now a 7 year old design. Back in 2004 or 05 it was pretty good but there are better options now. I am sure the new 200V is head and shoulders better for slalom, probably the reason they discontinued the 211 this year. The Malibu VTX is also a very nice skiing V-drive. I have recently skied behind a MC X-14 direct drive and was very unimpressed, it was not any better than my 211 V drive. If you can live with the direct drive layout the 216DD is a much better ski boat.

If you must have a V drive and you are focused on slalom I suggest you carry a fat sack or two to mimic your typical crew load whenever you test drive a boat.

Last thought - I have gone out the front hard several times behind my 211, this has caused me to shift my weight too far back to be in a good skiing position. I might say my 211 has caused me to become a worse skier...