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  • rainman
    • Apr 2010
    • 31


    #1

    Curious which boat you would choose to buy?

    I am looking to get a boat for this summer. Moved from the east cost where I was a big surfer, and my son likes to wakeboad, so looking for a boat that can do both.

    First one is 1989 2001 http://onlyinboards.com/Details.aspx?ID=26451

    Second is 1987 2001 http://onlyinboards.com/Details.aspx?ID=26434

    Thirst is sport http://onlyinboards.com/Details.aspx?ID=26505

    Fourth is also 89 sport http://onlyinboards.com/Details.aspx?ID=25953

    Curious on the your thoughts usually have four people on boat at a time on the 2001's I have talked to dealer that serviced them and they have assured me the boats are in ready to ride shape, and have no issues, with floors.
    Last edited by rainman; 03-02-2011, 07:27 PM.
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  • horkn
    • Aug 2007
    • 270

    • WI

    • 78 CC Martinique, rebuilt floor and custom interior.
    #2
    I would get a sport over a 2001 any day.

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    • 74green
      • Nov 2009
      • 281

      • Canyon Lake, Texas

      • 2001 Air Nautique
      #3
      My friend has a sport like the third one you posted, the fixed platform on the sport ruins the surf capability. But it is a great boat…just may want to stick with a boat that has a different platform for surfing.
      Current: 2001 Air Nautique GT-40

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      • AirTool
        1,000 Post Club Member
        • Sep 2007
        • 4049

        • Katy, Texas

        #4
        Originally posted by 74green View Post
        My friend has a sport like the third one you posted, the fixed platform on the sport ruins the surf capability. But it is a great boat…just may want to stick with a boat that has a different platform for surfing.
        Doesn't that model also get "swamped" over the transom easily? i.e. water in the boat after a fast stop

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        • SkiTower
          1,000 Post Club Member
          • Nov 2007
          • 2172

          • Clayton, NC

          #5
          Originally posted by AirTool View Post
          Doesn't that model also get "swamped" over the transom easily? i.e. water in the boat after a fast stop
          My Gekko was the same way, but I learned to control it. I absolutely loved the integrated platform with that one exception. I don't know anything (yet) about surfing, though.

          That being said, a big difference for me is the Sports have open bows. With a DD, the rear seat is unusuable when skiing so if you have a slightly larger crowd, the bow seating comes in very handy. But I do love the look of the second one (black 2001). The 92 Sport doesn't have a tower, so you'll need to add one for the wakeboarding.

          My vote is #2. It's the prettiest and looks to be the cleanest.
          Last edited by SkiTower; 03-03-2011, 07:07 AM.
          2007 SV211 SE
          Tow Vehicle 2019 Tundra
          Dealer: www.Whitelake.com

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          • bamaboy92
            • Jun 2008
            • 17

            • Dothan, AL

            • 1999 Ski Nautique
            #6
            The second one is really an '86 not '87. Regardless, that is what I would choose.

            Good Luck!

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            • swc5150
              1,000 Post Club Member
              • May 2008
              • 2240

              • Eau Claire, WI

              • MasterCraft Prostar
              #7
              Another vote for #2. It looks clean, has low hours, and has a tower for your wakeboarder. Plus it's not that far of a drive for you... win, win, win.

              I may be biased though, as I'd never own a DD sport.
              '08 196LE (previous)
              '07 196LE (previous)
              2 - '06 196SE's (previous)

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              • 74green
                • Nov 2009
                • 281

                • Canyon Lake, Texas

                • 2001 Air Nautique
                #8
                Originally posted by AirTool View Post
                Doesn't that model also get "swamped" over the transom easily? i.e. water in the boat after a fast stop
                Yea you got to watch out for that on those models...
                Current: 2001 Air Nautique GT-40

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                • CradGen2
                  1,000 Post Club Member
                  • Aug 2020
                  • 1343

                  • Horseheads NY

                  • 1999 Ski 2000 Sport 2004 SV21 2007 216 1992 Malibu flightcraft 2008 210 2006 ski 2012 - 210 2016 BU 23lsv 1998 Sport 1997 Super Sport
                  #9
                  I'd watch the 89-92 Sports. I've heard of issues plus I think they look weird.

                  IMO you can't go wrong with a 2001, i think the 88-89 are the best. Might check to see if you can find a Excel or Barefoot Nautique v drive. The BF just had a 454.

                  Looks like you are in the 10-11K range. Good range. If you can go a little more I'd tried to find a 93+ Sport DD. Completely different boat. There is a great 1996 out on the site for 15.9K Nice looking boat.

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                  • CradGen2
                    1,000 Post Club Member
                    • Aug 2020
                    • 1343

                    • Horseheads NY

                    • 1999 Ski 2000 Sport 2004 SV21 2007 216 1992 Malibu flightcraft 2008 210 2006 ski 2012 - 210 2016 BU 23lsv 1998 Sport 1997 Super Sport
                    #10
                    http://www.ski-it-again.com/php/skii...h&postid=14607
                    http://billsmidwaymarina.com/94-cc-sport.htm

                    Try this one also. Same hull as the 89
                    Last edited by CradGen2; 03-04-2011, 11:42 AM.

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