G23 - Kicking tires

[DHPRO]

I also have a 2013 G23 Coastal with the 450. It has held up very well with everything the website has replaced for the coastal package. The only problems I have had were some pitting on the racks and speakers. Where are you planning on using the boat?

I live in CT on LI Sound, so mostly there, but also tow it around to lakes in the region. Fact is, ocean will be easiest, and as long as I hose it down, and keep it racked, Im hoping it weathers well.

[JamesHawk101]

I live in CT on LI Sound, so mostly there, but also tow it around to lakes in the region. Fact is, ocean will be easiest, and as long as I hose it down, and keep it racked, Im hoping it weathers well.

Yeh I'm not sure how long it takes most people to clean there boats, but it takes me about a hour from raising it on the lift to finishing putting the cover on. I hose down the whole boat and always cover and flush it even if I'm using it the next day. I don't have a trailer, so of course the ocean is easiest for me as well since I live on the water.

[DHPRO]

My driving impressions G23 v X30 on fresh water last month: I can tell u the G was more versatile at wake setup...X30 has less stock ballast, and was much more sensitive to passenger situational seating...the G was pretty much ambiguous to that last and the NSS was very impressive (goofy and regular)... U cud transition to heel side and jump the wake in fact! Also it was less about transferring ballast from one side to the other and more about the NSS, wave was easier to tune for ramp and pocket...the well at the platform was pretty deep tho, and seemed exhaust was more an issue for surfing, the boat ran a deeper and more hull pushing more water...going home it was noisier, porpoised more and felt more like we were drifting around corners - felt like I was pulling a trailer. Generally I liked the X better for drive ability, interior, ride...the wake can def be made to be what's needed, but it's not as simple and requires lots more experimentation. There were no surf tabs this boat nor pro package, just the center tab...Ultimately I dont think I'd be unhappy with either, and it will likely come down to price. The 2 boats I drove were 2013 demos, but the G was near $30k more (and no trailer). New they likely wont be as wide apart but we'll see...its boat show season starting, and should see some decent priing I hope.

[ers906]

The new surf pipe which can be added on aftermarket takes care of any exhaust and extra noise issue in the G23

[nyryan2001]

I dont think comparing the X30 and the G23 is fair... for the X30. Not that there is anything wrong with the X30.... just not even really the same catgeory performance or price wise. X35/X46 would be MUCH closer in comparison to the G23.

X30 vs the Malibu 23LSV, or....G21 in the spring.

[Wayward]

I dont think comparing the X30 and the G23 is fair... for the X30. Not that there is anything wrong with the X30.... just not even really the same catgeory performance or price wise. X35/X46 would be MUCH closer in comparison to the G23.

X30 vs the Malibu 23LSV, or....G21 in the spring.

I would agree with this..... But, do you think even the G21 will compare pricewise to the X30? I was thinking the G21 was gonna fall into the 110k-120k price range.... Not the 85k-95k Range.

[DHPRO]

I dont think comparing the X30 and the G23 is fair... for the X30. Not that there is anything wrong with the X30.... just not even really the same catgeory performance or price wise. X35/X46 would be MUCH closer in comparison to the G23.

X30 vs the Malibu 23LSV, or....G21 in the spring.

I think if you ask MC or Nautique they'd tell you its the Xstar comp. For me, having driven both boats (as well as the X25 & 35), I can tell you real world use the X30 is the closer comp - at least to me. Maybe the 230 is closer to the X30 in handling, but taken as package I think these 2 are pretty similar

[Wayward]

I think if you ask MC or Nautique they'd tell you its the Xstar comp. For me, having driven both boats (as well as the X25 & 35), I can tell you real world use the X30 is the closer comp - at least to me. Maybe the 230 is closer to the X30 in handling, but taken as package I think these 2 are pretty similar

If they are that close (in your opinion), I would definitely go X30, just to save $20-30k. NSS is a great feature to have, and is the biggest performance feature over the X30, but not $30k nice IMO. If you were going to go with an X35, and it was a lot closer in price, I would definitely say to go for the G. However, if the 30 is ticking all of your check boxes, 30 grand is a lot of money to save.

[DHPRO]

If they are that close (in your opinion), I would definitely go X30, just to save $20-30k. NSS is a great feature to have, and is the biggest performance feature over the X30, but not $30k nice IMO. If you were going to go with an X35, and it was a lot closer in price, I would definitely say to go for the G. However, if the 30 is ticking all of your check boxes, 30 grand is a lot of money to save.

Thanks...its always good to hear a little common sense to clarify the process!