206 trunk size

[Edwin]

I've been kicking around the option of buying a 206. One thing I've read is that the trunk will not hold a 68" slalom ski. Anyone here try it and find that it can be squeezed in there? I really like the convenience of keeping all the skis in trunk of my current boat.

Thanks in advance...site looks great.

[skinautique]

Unfortunately it won't fit. The 216 will fit it though. There is alot more room for it. Good Luck!

[Edwin]

Ughhh...not the answer I was looking to hear. I'll have to make a road trip to the dealer and compare them side by side. Thanks for the response.

[daniel]

Edwin do you have a digital camera ? would be cool if you can show us some pics of your dealer rpad trip =)

[Edwin]

I can take the digital camera...would also help me in comparing the 206 vs 216 vs my current boat. The dealer is 75 miles away so it might be a week or so until I can get there.

[jefe]

There will be an extension to that dealer shortly in O'Fallon, MO. I am going to the one in Greenville today to pick up my boat. What exactly are you wanting pictures of and I can get them for you.

[Edwin]

Jefe - what are you picking up? The guys at Extreme are great. I have a permit to use my existing boat on Governor Bond in Greenville, see them on the lake all the time. I worked with Dan Jackson quite a bit this past winter to put together a deal on a 206 / 216, had to wait for the water to thaw for a test drive. Before you know it, it's already mid July.

[jefe]

I needed some warranty work done on my boat. It should be done today, so I am going to go after work. If you want to see some pictures of the boat, it is in my personal gallery. I agree, Extreme has helped me immensly from helping me pick it out, to just little stuff they do for me after the sale. I just wish they were closer.
If you need any pictures, just let me know before 4 today, and I will post them for you.

[MARK-S]

TRUNK SIZE

THE 206 IS THE SAME AS THE 196. TRUNKS ARE FOR JUNK NOT SKIS.
IF YOU PUT YOUR SKI IN THE TRUNK, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A FIN GUARD OR RACKS IN THERE. WHEN YOU HIT WAVES OR SHARPE CORNERS, THERE IS A LOT OF CARGO SHIFTING GOING ON. iTS A GREAT WAY TO DENT CARBON OR BEND FINS/WINGS.
INSTALL A RACK IN GUNWALES OR PUT SKI IN CASE AND LAY ON SIDE
AWAY FROM ANY THING THAT CAN SHIFT AND DAMAGE.
I WISH CC WOULD DISH OUT THE TRUNK DESIGN AND GET BACK TO THE 96-00 BACKEND.
I HAD A 2001 WITH A 96 GAS TANK, CC WAS ABLE TO BUILD IT FOR ME, AS THEY STILL HAD SOME 96-00 GAS TANKS LEFT. iT WAS THE LAST SKIIER FREINDLY CC I OWNED. TRUNKS SUCK.

[Edwin]

Thanks Mark, appreciate the input. Since a 68" ski won't fit back there it is obvious that the trunk is not made to hold a ski. The shape of the opening also tells me that it's better suited for life jackets, ropes, etc.

I asked the question becasue the trunk on my Malibu IS built to handle skis AND junk. My trunk is over 86" wide, easily handling a couple 68" skis (laying on their side in a case), a wakeboard, lifejackets, ropes, etc.

[jefe]

MARK-
Could you please hit the caps lock key when typing messages. When people type all CAPS, it makes it look LIKE THEY ARE SHOUTING, and is quite annoying.
Thanks