Nautique future developments?

[High altitude]

Surf gate on the 200 Sport. In other words...a redesigned hull that can support SG for the Sport. I don't think it's possible to incorporate SG without a redesign.

[dno109]

The only thing I wish our 13 210 had is something similar to the mastercraft clamping board racks! Love those!

[beach]

Won't happen ever. Nautique is a premium brand, always has been, always will be. That's been beat to death and actually tried a few times without much success. Some of the mystique of owning a Nautique is that not everyone can afford one and that's another thing that keeps the used market large and in charge. I would like to own a new 200 but even if it were completely stripped down I couldn't afford the payments.

Median household income in 03 was $43k and a 210 cost what, ~$50k? Median household income in 2013 was $51k and a 210 costs what, $80-90k? I think they may be a little more premium than they used to be.

The only thing I wish our 13 210 had is something similar to the mastercraft clamping board racks! Love those!

x2. Mastercraft has had them since 03.

Diesel marine engines are really expensive. I don't know if they'd have a practical payback period. Maybe a 2 speed transmission might be a cheaper way to help fuel burn for wakeboarders? Surfing probably sells more boats though, so they'd probably want something that would improve efficiency for surfing also.

[lucky7t]

+1 on clamp style board racks

[Nordicron]

+1 on clamp style board racks

All I will say is I've had boards come out of clamped MC racks in the past, more than once. Never had them come out on a bungie cord rack....

Unless I forgot to put the bungie on!!

Now with that said the other thing they could do is make it so the dang towers fold under a 8' door! And I also like the idea of something more durable than the vinyl we have. Ridiculous that I'm terrified of people stepping or setting stuff on and tearing vinyl and or seams!

And I also think they charge way to much for these darn things! I'm seriously thinking MB F22 next boat. I mean I love my SAN and the service that Nautique had provided but I can get a 2014 22' MB with lots of options and a 409 motor about $40k cheaper than a g21. That ain't right.


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[jonsquatch]

+1 for clamping racks. I am tired of replacing bungee cords and having boards move around in the rack so much. I think Nautique would come out with a decent rack if they put their minds to it.

[Live to surf]

I would like to see an in boat chef to make me breakfast for the early morning starts. I never bring enough food.


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[Live to surf]

Seriously, I would like wider stock racks to fit a surf style board. Also a hot water shower option.


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[Miljack]

+1 for clamping racks. I am tired of replacing bungee cords and having boards move around in the rack so much. I think Nautique would come out with a decent rack if they put their minds to it.

Clamp racks would be good, also more on tower storage for boards, 4 boards not even close for a boat like a G that can easily carry more than 10 riders.

Maybe a modified version of the NSS that could shape or increase the wake boarding wake?

@ Nordic, have you been in a MB? How about looked at the 2 pt towers? For wakeboarding or surfing performance the MB's can throw a good wake, but they're noisy, interior cushions have no hinges, so all loose. The dash is BAD, etc... I know where you're coming from re: value, but, you'll take a bath on resale w an MB.
Just my $0.02

[bradw]

Clamp racks would be good, also more on tower storage for boards, 4 boards not even close for a boat like a G that can easily carry more than 10 riders.

Maybe a modified version of the NSS that could shape or increase the wake boarding wake?

@ Nordic, have you been in a MB? How about looked at the 2 pt towers? For wakeboarding or surfing performance the MB's can throw a good wake, but they're noisy, interior cushions have no hinges, so all loose. The dash is BAD, etc... I know where you're coming from re: value, but, you'll take a bath on resale w an MB.
Just my $0.02

For the few occasions I have more than 4 boards on board I just stick the extra boards in the rear lockers.....

Seriously tho who likes going out with ten riders? ten riders 30min set (including change over time) thats 5hours for every one to get a set......

[dno109]

I think a rack where you could have 2 wakeboards and then a surf board in between them would be awesome. 4 wakeboards and 2 surf boards being stored on the tower would be ideal. I agree a crew of 4 or 5 riders max.

[sodbuster88]

+ another 1 on the racks. How about a unique modular rack "system" where you can add or design (or stack) additional racks based off the number of toys you have.....or a rack design that has adjustable features that would allow you to store anything from a slalom to surf board...or any combination up to three or four rides per rack.

Also, I would like to see the sport 200 have more innovative slalom ski storage. Not sure what to suggest though...

[nyryan2001]

For the few occasions I have more than 4 boards on board I just stick the extra boards in the rear lockers.....

My lockers are filled will ballast, no room for boards.

2 racks, 3 slots each ability, to choose the gap in the rack fingers beterrn wake and surf.... maybe 2-3 versions....very simple.....+ OEM surf pockets in the bimini like Tige does for the foam core boards that would get damaged in any racks.....

[nyryan2001]

and 5 scoops of customer loyalty if they do it retrofit to current boat owners!!

[F725]

Can't beat a Nautique for resale value. Seriously thought about getting a Supreme V226 or an MB before I bought our Nautique but the resale market was garbage for the "lower end", "budget" boats. If you plan on keeping these boats for 15 years then it may be worth it to you but now that I've experienced a Nautique.... I won't go back!