2018 Nautique Thread

[functionoverfashion]

I've driven plenty of bigger inboards, but only one with (bow) thrusters - a 24' wooden boat with a single engine v-drive setup. Of course you can dock it just about anywhere with patience and practice. But it sure was nice to be able to just hit a button and go sideways if that's what you needed to do. If money were no object? I'd probably do it. I used to dock a lot in a river with highly variable current, and not a lot of extra room to maneuver. In the 24' boat it would be quite welcome from time to time.

That said, what do people think of the MasterCraft DockStar system of having two more rudders to assist with low-speed maneuvers? Have you all seen that? Anyone experienced it first hand? http://www.mastercraft.com/dockstar It's the same idea but achieved with only rudders.

[swc5150]

I've heard Dockstar takes a touch of getting used to, and works well when starting your reverse from a dead stop (Teamtalk chatter). However, last week there was a X something or other at our local boat landing that was equipped with it, and the driver was really able to maneuver his boat around well. I wouldn't say I/O well, but better than any inboard I've ever seen.

[functionoverfashion]

I've heard Dockstar takes a touch of getting used to, and works well when starting your reverse from a dead stop (Teamtalk chatter). However, last week there was a X something or other at our local boat landing that was equipped with it, and the driver was really able to maneuver his boat around well. I wouldn't say I/O well, but better than any inboard I've ever seen.

I'll be curious if it catches on at all or if it's going to be a gimmick we all chuckle about in 10 years... these 23+ foot inboards are quite a different animal from the old 19-21 foot ski boats of the 90s. The difference even between my 21' Supra and my 21' Super Air is noticeable in how the wind moves it, and how it responds while loaded. I can only imagine what a fully loaded G25 would be like near a dock.

I guess what I'm saying is, I'm not surprised to see thrusters at all. But they do belong on the bow in my opinion.

[surroundsound64]

I can confirm 100% the GS24 is available for 2018.

Yep

[NautiqueJeff]

Again, please no pictures until the 2018 line is officially revealed. This includes pictures of MSRP sheets.

[jharris]

Again, please no pictures until the 2018 line is officially revealed. This includes pictures of MSRP sheets.

Do you have any idea when that information will be officially released. Planning to order a 2018 and so fun to see what is going to be there.

[NautiqueJeff]

We usually see something in late July.

[surroundsound64]

My bad. Dealer sent to me so I assumed it was now public knowledge.

[lucky7t]

Again, please no pictures until the 2018 line is officially revealed. This includes pictures of MSRP sheets.

Roger that


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[blueroom]

Apparently a number of dealers have been giving their customers pricing sheets, and are ordering 2018's (or preparing orders) for August delivery. It seems that pricing sheets are in the public domain via the dealer network. Not sure why some get the info early, and share it before others.

[BigEasy]

I have looked into a 18 G23 and most the information that I was given is in the OP's statement.

[FullmetalHeart]

Could have sworn I saw Nautique post a teaser image on their instagram page sayiing something about the 2018s and to check back on Monday??? I don't see the post anymore, am I just crazy or are they dropping official info today?

[blueroom]

It's still there, I think. The one about summer getting a little longer, and to check back on Monday. GS24 announcement?

[NautiqueJeff]

3:00 Eastern today!

[xxrb2010]

You mean now...............