Nautique Releases New Boat - Super Air Nautique S23

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  • markj
    1,000 Post Club Member
    • Apr 2005
    • 1194

    • NorCal

    • Current: 2015 230 Sold: 2005 SAN 210 1991 Barefoot

    #46
    As a 230 owner, I was really anxious to see what the 230 replacement would be like. Seems they simplified the upholstery detail, but raised the price. They did add back the rear-facing seat though. I’m not sure what their logic was by keeping the price so close to the G. I doubt it was that last 20-30 grand that was preventing anyone from being able to afford a G. As Eli just showed us, the difference is less than that so I’d be curious to see how Nautique leadership sees this boat fitting into the market.

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    • markj
      1,000 Post Club Member
      • Apr 2005
      • 1194

      • NorCal

      • Current: 2015 230 Sold: 2005 SAN 210 1991 Barefoot

      #47
      I can’t stand the overuse of Seadeck. That crap is everywhere now. Why put it on the top of the bow gunnels? I can see putting it on the tip, but who ever walks on the bow sides?

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      • jhiestand
        Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
        • Jul 2003
        • 778

        • Columbus, Ohio

        • 08 Super Air 210

        #48
        Originally posted by markj View Post
        Why put it on the top of the bow gunnels? I can see putting it on the tip, but who ever walks on the bow sides?
        Apparently people must also step/walk in the bow speaker/cupholder cutouts as well!
        '08 Super Air Nautique 210

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        • CharlieP
          • Feb 2017
          • 77

          • Austin, Texas

          • 2006 SAN 210 Team ZR6

          #49
          As a lifelong Nautique fanboy, they need some help in the sleek styling department. It seems like they are prioritizing function over form. That said, I'll take a Vi22, my new favorite.

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          • boomersooner
            • Jun 2020
            • 36

            • Sanger, TX

            • 2024 G23

            #50
            I saw the S23 at the Regatta and I wasn't a fan. Something about the proportions didn't look right. The bow looks much better in person than in photos. It looks like a deep boat but appears narrow. I think that's what throws it off for me.

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            • Laptom
              Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
              • Oct 2003
              • 876

              • Eindhoven, Netherlands


              #51
              A 230 is 100.5" if I'm correct.

              I'm a little confused about the price and the weight. Both are a bit too much for me. I would really like to step up from our 2008 230 to a newer model, but for 60 hours a year these prices don't make any sense anymore.
              Also the weight is no fun, we want to take the boat with us on holiday for 800miles single trip every year, but 7500 pounds including trailer, boat and gear is the absolute maximum and I prefer to stay under 6500 pounds.

              I think I like the nose of the S23. Would really wished it had 4 board racks for 8 boards and a centre cooler like the G23 and G25.

              Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G975F met Tapatalk

              230 with ZR6 running on propane

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              • srock
                1,000 Post Club Member
                • Oct 2008
                • 1063

                • Florida

                • 2009 Super Air 230 2005 Whaler Dauntless

                #52
                Don't people get tired of surfing and pulling tubes? I am sticking to my 09 230. I see no reason to depart with this boat and I would also consider adding an older direct drive to the fleet so I can get an occasional barefoot and slalom run in. I have always been fond of the sports car handling and multi sport function which seems to be a thing of the past.

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                • Laptom
                  Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 876

                  • Eindhoven, Netherlands


                  #53
                  Yep...

                  Running a 2008 230 since new (with a new price under current value ) and an old skool Barefoot Nautique 88 with the 454HO. Perfect combo.

                  Was thinking for a solid 230 upgrade, but the 2014 change wasn't great and this S23 doesn't do it either... Perhaps the S25 with a limited price increase over the S23 (like 5k max) will be a possibility. Still, the amount of money into these boats doesn't reflect the reward for me compared to other hobbies...

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                  230 with ZR6 running on propane

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                  • Tchur1
                    • Sep 2019
                    • 79

                    • West Shore Lake Tahoe

                    • 2020 X Star

                    #54
                    Originally posted by srock View Post
                    Don't people get tired of surfing and pulling tubes? I am sticking to my 09 230. I see no reason to depart with this boat and I would also consider adding an older direct drive to the fleet so I can get an occasional barefoot and slalom run in. I have always been fond of the sports car handling and multi sport function which seems to be a thing of the past.
                    If you are looking for a multi sport boat that drives more like a sports car isnt the GS line perfect for what you desire? I get the s23 might not be for you but there are plenty of other boats in the lineup that suit those needs.

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                    • Skidave
                      Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
                      • May 2005
                      • 697

                      • York, PA

                      • 2003 Air 206 Team Sold: 1979 Ski Nautique (Brown!)

                      #55
                      Originally posted by markj View Post
                      I can’t stand the overuse of Seadeck. That crap is everywhere now. Why put it on the top of the bow gunnels? I can see putting it on the tip, but who ever walks on the bow sides?
                      Agreed. I'll never order a new boat. If I did have the ability to order one, the first thing I would do is remove all the little Seadeck pieces where people do not walk.

                      Sent from my SM-J337V using Tapatalk

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                      • AdamUCF
                        • Jun 2020
                        • 25

                        • Belle Isle, FL

                        • 2016 SANTE 210

                        #56
                        Originally posted by markj View Post
                        I can’t stand the overuse of Seadeck. That crap is everywhere now. Why put it on the top of the bow gunnels? I can see putting it on the tip, but who ever walks on the bow sides?
                        My 210 doesn't have it but I actually do step on the bow sides to get on/off my dock so I can get to my lift switch without having to walk to the back.

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                        • doug69
                          • Sep 2015
                          • 94

                          • Canada

                          • 2016 230

                          #57
                          I bought my 230 new for $110k in Canada 5 years ago and now your telling the replacement is $250k…. I love The Nautique fit and finish and really like our local dealer but no way I can stomach or justify going from $110k to $250k. GS is not my favourite so not sure there is any boat left in the lineup for me and my budget. Luckily the 2016 is holding up well!


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                          • aromeo
                            • Jul 2019
                            • 68

                            • WI

                            • 2002 Ski Nautique w/GT40 2018 Super Air 210

                            #58
                            At first glance it kind of looks like a Moomba.. Not that there is anything wrong with Moombas. I've owned one (2008 Moomba Outback DD) and it was a great boat!

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                            • markj
                              1,000 Post Club Member
                              • Apr 2005
                              • 1194

                              • NorCal

                              • Current: 2015 230 Sold: 2005 SAN 210 1991 Barefoot

                              #59
                              Originally posted by AdamUCF View Post
                              My 210 doesn't have it but I actually do step on the bow sides to get on/off my dock so I can get to my lift switch without having to walk to the back.
                              I get stepping on the bow tip as you get out, but you step on the bow sides? Sounds like you have a really unusual setup. I can’t picture how anyone would need to step on the bow sides that couldn’t just use the tip instead. I’d love to see a pic of your dock.

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                              • Tchur1
                                • Sep 2019
                                • 79

                                • West Shore Lake Tahoe

                                • 2020 X Star

                                #60
                                Slightly different bow setup but when we are docked and people are getting on and off via the bow, they often will step on the sides of the bow, no sea deck on ours there but would be an interesting add

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