SV 211 V-drive boat certified to pull water ski tournaments

[boatbuddy]

What criteria is used to determine the suitability of a boat for tournaments?

Size of wake ? Tracking? How are these determined?

Are any of the other Correct Craft V Drive models close to being approved for tournaments?

Are any of the competition V Drive models close to being approved for tournaments?

We are looking at purchasing a SV 211 since we like the seating arrangements better and the wakeboard capabilities.

Are we giving up a lot of ski boat by going to a V Drive?

Do you have to be travelling fast for a decent ski wake? i.e. will the V drive make a much bigger wake at slower speeds (than a mid engine) for kids learning to ski? How would it compare to our existing Inboard/outboard?

Thanks for your comments

[Fast351]

RE: SV 211 V-drive boat certified to pull water ski tournam

I have an 07 211. My wife water skis, and I board, so it had to be a crossover boat. The wake is bigger than a true ski boat like the 196, and there's nothing you can do about that. The wake starts to smooth out at about 28 MPH, it's skiable at 32, and it's "almost" flat at 36.

I don't know the criteria for a tournament rating, but if you're more of a slalom course skier, I would not choose this boat. Perhaps a look at a direct drive like the 216 would be more in order.

Someone in another 211 thread likened the 211 to an SUV, jack of all trades, master of none. I think that's a fair comparison. I love mine, I'll never be a pro level boarder, and my wife will never slalom for a world record, but it's hands down a better boat than I've ever been aboard as far as doing everything pretty well.

And don't worry about dumping ballast and filling it. It continues to amaze me how fast those pumps are. If you're switching between wakeboarding and skiing, it takes more time to stow the wakeboard, get the ski out, get the right rope out, and put on the lifejacket than it take to dump the tanks. I have not been held up at all waiting for ballast to fill or empty.

[brodie]

Re: SV 211 V-drive boat certified to pull water ski tournam

What criteria is used to determine the suitability of a boat for tournaments?

Size of wake ? Tracking? How are these determined?

Yes, wake size and tracking are considered @ 34 and 36 MPH, along with spray, acceleration, and width (@ 100" max). The 211 is approved for class C tournaments only, (such as INT) and not record capable tournaments. The Centurion Enzo 216 actually skis really well, and would have been approved for tournaments, but it is 102" wide.

If you have an I/O now, a 211 or an Enzo 216 will be better for everything.

[TylerO]

RE: Re: SV 211 V-drive boat certified to pull water ski tou

I have pulled skiers behind my SV211 Team. My experience has been that the wake is OK compared to true competition boats. Further, my practical experience has been that the less weight in the boat the better. This means I unload the lead I carry in the rear lockers and extra people. This creates a substanial improvement for skiing. This may seem obvious but the difference I noted was dramatic.