looking at a possible change from mc to nautique. 210 questions

[acs220]

The local dealer said there was a 0% price increase on the 210 and 230 for 2014. There were some items removed to facilitate that, the main one I heard was the reversible seating. Also there is no "Team Edition" package with everything, you add options "a la carte".

The hull changes make the boat sides higher, making the inside a little deeper, and more storage. Also the back of the hull was slightly changed to add the NSS. I am not sure if the NSS is available on the 2013 model.

NSS is available for both '12 & '13 210's with the LINC system.

[ES]

I agree with all the comments so far.

One item that was decisive for me when I picked the 210 is how easy it is to lower the tower. Not sure if MC and Malibu have changed their tower design in the last couple of years, but a buddy of mine has a 2010/2011 and pulling down his tower is a pain.
For the Nautique, it's just 2 handles to turn. I can literally put down or pull up the tower in a few seconds.
If like me, you need to go through a narrow and low bridge, or plan to store in a garage often, it may be a useful detail...

[archcityblues]

Something I forgot to ask was if somebody had the width of the trailer for a 210. Just hoping it will fit in my garage. Thanks

[F725]

I can measure mine this morning and get back to you. I have a 2012 210 with NSS. Absolutely love it! We just pulled for a wakesurf camp where there was a Tige' Z3, a Supreme V226 and an Enzo. Everyone commented on the quality and comfort of the inside and fell in love with the surf wave! It is a "do it all" boat. I'll post some pics later of my surf wave. Stock ballast with NSS makes a nice wave, additional ballast makes a great wave.

[Sac Surfer]

I got my 210 in 2011 as a left over demo boat. I have ~200hours on it and it just keep getting better. The fit and finish are great, everythig works well and is set up pretty nicely. The seats and stiching are great. I mainly surf my 210. I have a 25' garage with a 10ft door and it's got about 3" on either side for width. The tower does fold down easy, I also have to remove my automatic opener that hooks the door to the motor. My trainer doesn't have a swing away tongue and with the swim platform off it's got about 5" in from the tongue.

Here are some more images.

I'm 6'1" 191lbs.

[Brichter14]

I have a super sport which is an old 210 but it fits in my 9 wide by 7 high garage door easily.



The tower folds so easily it's a work of art.

[F725]

105" outside of trailer posts.

[Chexi]

My original 2nd gen FCT on my 2000 SAN does not fole easily. It's almost a 2-person job. With 2 people, it's relatively easy. With one, it's heavy, and can drop down pretty hard. Perhaps there is some technique to it that I am missing, in which case, do tell.

[archcityblues]

Thanks for all the info, you guys are great! I'm starting to think that this is the way we should go. I do like MC, but they just don't have much to offer surfers without going to a 24' beast? Sac surfer, nice wave you have going there. I notice you have a good lean going, do you have NSS? anybody know what pricing might be for a 2014??

[NautiqueJeff]

Sac surfer, nice wave you have going there. I notice you have a good lean going, do you have NSS?

There is no NSS on that boat. NSS only works on 2012 and newer boats. The latest version of the LINC system is required, and pre-2012 boats don't have it.

[F725]

When I pulled the surf camp this last weekend we had very little lean due to the help of NSS. One guy commented "I've never seen a wave that big with so little lean!"

[archcityblues]

I'm considering a close out 2013 or a 2014. Any idea how the long the order/build process is for a 2014? Is there anything else I need to consider before taking the dive?? Its so funny because a new brand feels so foreign to me, ha ha but I'm excited. Does anybody in the west have a good dealer that they are using? Much appreciated.

[ers906]

I use action water sports in phx az. Dont know how far south you would want to travel, but they would prob be able to demo a boat for you, and the weather is very nice this time of year. There is also going to be a Nautique get together in Parker AZ in Sept that will have boats to demo. I am sure that there is a closer dealer, but figured I would give you my 0.02$

[archcityblues]

One thing I forgot to ask was how is the Nautique Cruise system? Do they have a system of their own or do most use perfect pass??

[NautiqueJeff]

Any of the newer 210 models you're considering will have Zero Off, which is GPS-based and works very well.