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  • rckmann
    • Jul 2011
    • 1

    • Texas

    • 2005 196 & 2010 Ski 200 OB
    #1

    Ski 200 Open Bow

    Please help- I've got a 2010 Ski Nautique Ski 200 OB (open bow). I've got a problem with it and I'm wondering if anyone else has the same problem or if it's just my boat. Problem- anytime passengers are in the bow area and I'm cruising at 25-35 and then put it in neutral to slow down, the bow goes underwater and the people get drenched, even in calm water.
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    • DanielC
      1,000 Post Club Member
      • Nov 2005
      • 2669

      • West Linn OR

      • 1997 Ski Nautique
      #2
      Every boat design has some limitations. This is going to sound blunt, but if a certain way of operating a boat causes problems, don't do that.
      See this thread.
      http://www.planetnautique.com/vb3/sh...hlight=lawsuit

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

          • Clayton, NC

          #3
          my Gekko did that, AND I got a wave over the stern. Change driving habits...and enjoy the view!
          2007 SV211 SE
          Tow Vehicle 2019 Tundra
          Dealer: www.Whitelake.com

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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
              #4
              I can do it with my 210 if I dont pay attention to my driving. Don't slow down so fast and understand you have a low free board ski boat . The same reason its so good at producing a great slalom wake is the reason its so low to the water.

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                • DealsGapCobra
                  Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
                  • May 2010
                  • 375

                  • Knoxville, TN

                  • Ski Nautique 200
                  #5
                  I have a SN 200 OB and get water over the bow all of the time. It doesnt happen in smooth water if I have two (maybe 120-130 lbs each) in the bow, a driver and passenger on the bench. In this condiditon my bow dips to about the rub rail but we don't get anything over if it is smooth water. In fact, I teach my new drivers to go to idle and wait for the bow to dip to its lowest point before turning to pick me up. How much fuel do you carry? I don't think I have ever been below about 1/3 tank so that may have some impact.

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                    • MARK-S
                      Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
                      • Jul 2003
                      • 764

                      • SE MINN

                      • 1978 Ski Tique 1996 196 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004,2005,2006,2007,2008 196s Best boats made
                      #6
                      Open bow waterski boats. Nice design. I have never understood why they make us ski behind wakeboard boats/barges. Please bring back the 196.
                      I have had water come over the top of a 196 also.
                      Life long Nautique guy
                      Will ski anytime.
                      \"SON WATERSPORTS ROCKS\"

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