Who's leaving CC for the new MC PS

[rodltg2]

Anyone pulling the trigger ?

[CradGen2]

Are you sure you logged into the right website today.

For Giggles I went over to their website today. Maybe when they finish putting full windshields on boats I will stop back.

[CradGen2]

A couple additional comments

1. I'm not a member of team talk like a couple you others. I checked the site and didn't find mention of it in the topics. CC folks would have been all over this weeks ago. Oh wait MC pulls stuff they don't like. I HOPE JEFF never does this.
2. I youtubed MC 2014 and did find a video on it. I will say it was interesting.
3. They made a pickle fork tourny boat. Made me laugh.
4. They didn't show a lot of wake crossing in the video, but the ones they did show looked good.
5. I'm still buying a 200 ALL DAY LONG

[NautiqueJeff]

Oh wait MC pulls stuff they don't like. I HOPE JEFF never does this.

It is extremely rare for me to pull anything from this site. There have been a couple of times that I have pulled information that had been leaked before officially released, and having it posted could have hurt Correct Craft, but other than that, pretty much everything stays unless the original poster requests its removal, and even then they need to have a very good reason for it to be pulled.

I certainly would not pull information simply based on an opinion about a product posted by a member. I believe Team Talk does do that.

[scottb7]

Jeff, I have to say I appreciate very much your continued desire and support for transparency. Thanks.

[Nautiquehunter]

Who would buy a nonexistent boat? The dealers don't even have them yet. Just like the new 210 and 230 there isn't enough information out yet. Let alone being able to look and drive one. Only a fool with his money buys based on a sales campaign.
As for me I cant wait to see the power boom and open/closed bow LOL. I don't see me buying any MC unless CC goes out of business?

[swc5150]

The new PS appears to be the real deal. I know of an impartial person who was able to put it through the paces last week, and it was impressive. I'm a 200 fan, but will hold my opinion until I ski and drive one. I can say I'm impressed with the open/closed bow function. I've been imagining that since the 205 came out in '92. Also, the videos and picks of the wake are quite impressive. MC may very well have knocked one out of the park this time. That's something the PS hasn't done since the '91-'94 hull. I believe the 200 really pushed them to produce something special, which is after all, is what competition should breed.

[swc5150]

Just to note a couple of things about it, so we don't get into any blind shredding of the competition over here on PN. The windshield you see in the pics is optional, with a wrap around being std. Full production doesn't begin until Oct, so it won't be until December-ish until they're rolling into dealerships. MC also states they won't take orders, or place the build-a-boat material on their website until it's available to order. Interesting news, there will be no price increase from the current 197, leaving it priced between the TXi and 200. I'm assuming that's partially an attempt at recouping some market share lost to the 200.

Having owned a few MC's and CC's now, they both build great products, and I have no complete allegiance to either. We left MC for the 196 in 2006, as MC had fallen far behind in slalom performance in our opinion. The switch to Ilmor engines, coupled with this new hull could lure buyers like my family back to the "dark side". I'm not digging the little pickle fork, but if handles, tracks and skis like a monster, I could easily over look it. I can say for sure that we'll take a close hard look at it before our next purchase.

[Double D]

I'm a TT member and MC owner and let me tell you, there was major activity over the New ProStar. Here are the two major threads that were going nuts for a while. The first one has more activity.

http://www.mastercraft.com/teamtalk/...ad.php?t=55811

http://www.mastercraft.com/teamtalk/...ad.php?t=56531

I like the styling of the boat and I hear it ski's great (about time), but I am not sold on the Pickle Fork (why?), the windshield (supposed to be an option for a full one), and it needs a name on the stern.

Happy reading fellow Direct Drive lovers!!!

[Sullivan]

Its not my style but I think it will drive and ski great.

[BillyBob]

I must say, that butt chin on the front is pretty sharp.

[bhectus]

That windshield makes me want to puke. Are they renting designers from Axis?

[swc5150]

I have to agree with the visual appearance of the windshield, but it would be practical in use.

The snap out carpet is a great feature too. It's something I wish CC would start doing in the 200. I think MC also hit on something with the ala carte bow option for seating. A promo member could save the cost up front, but potentially add the pop in seats, should the next buyer want them. The center jump seat also has a much better fold down system than the 200, which can be a pain to walk over. It's definitely apparent that they took advice from skiers, and cues from the 200 when designing it.

[TRBenj]

The picklefork seems to be driven entirely by style (which I dont care for)... but other than that, it seems like a really impressive boat. I dont like the look of the windshield, but it seems incredibly functional. Not only do you have great vision and access to your skier (or drop ski, etc) but the integrated bimini is pretty cool and functional as well. Pushing the driver and dash forward is a great move- efficient use of space. I wonder if you can walk between the driver's seat and the engine cover? It will be interesting to see how the bow cover works... it seems a little clunky to put in and take out. For those planning to leave it in, it would be nice if it hinged forward with shocks for easy access to the storage underneath.

Its interesting that MC has mentioned a few times that the new PS is lighter... lighter than what? Ive seen 3300 lbs "fully optioned" listed on MC's facebook page and the "under 3000 lbs" that Marcus mentioned in one of the videos (not sure which is right, if either), but both are higher than the outgoing 197 (2800 lbs dry) and 200 (2850 lbs dry).

[swc5150]

Agreed, I don't know that the weight has really been clarified yet? I believe they also made a mistake on the length when first posting numbers on their FB?