Promo Boats

[wantnaut]

Hi I'm new to the site I'm looking for a 2002 to 2006 196LE, or 206LE with under 200 hours. I see alot of promo boats for sale on the net what are these and are they a good buy? Thanks

[G]

RE: Promo Boats

Hey, Promo Boats are Ok... IMO. They are just used in tournaments or Demos, and you can save alittle if you find one you like. My 88 Ski was a Promo boat and it now has 2011 hours on it with the same motor.

[NautiqueJeff]

RE: Promo Boats

Promo boats are usually great deals. Usually the people that have them keep them in great shape, and they're driven by people who know how to drive them. They are usually less than a year old, and I would not hesitate to buy one.

[cboland]

Interesting this should come up b/c I've been wondering what they do with all the boats used at the Masters. I'm assuming this is exactly what happens. Do the dealers just by them from CC at reduced price?

[MARK-S]

The Masters boats are just local Promo boats or maybe from a regional center but are promo boats.
wantnaut,
Click on the Sonwatersports tab on up on the left. Look at his inventory. They have 2 06, 196 LEs that are low hours and showroom cond. I have skied behind both and they ski well.
I will have an 07 for you in sep.

[skiinxs]

Most promo boats are immaculately cared for and maintained. They are also set up very well to make the drivers happy (good tracking, smooth steering, smooth throttle, dialed in perfect pass, etc.). Most of my previous 23 boats have been sold to friends who have all been very happy with them. I do have my 2007 6-Liter ZR-6 Powered 196 still available for pickup in September (shameless plug). For most promos you should expect a boat in perfect condition still under warranty ready to use. Here is a link to mine: http://www.davekrohne.com

[MARK-S]

Sweet boat Dave.

[skiinxs]

Thanks Mark. Yours is also very nice. If I could ever convince myself to buy a color other than red, your 07 colors are what I would get.

[tidalwake0504]

Why would you need a ZR6 in a 196 if your not adding weight? Is a half a second faster start really important for slolam?

[skiinxs]

From my perspective, I can't imagine adding weight to a boat on purpose. I would actually pay quite a bit extra to reduce weight in my boats if that were possible (e.g. an aluminum block engine for an example). As far as the ZR6, the jumpers always LOVE my boats at tournaments, lots of PB's. It is also a big advantage on short set up sites where the boat is completely settled down prior to the 55's and not still accelerating. I have had that engine in my last 5 boats and find it to be a very sweet running and efficient engine. I like the closed cooling and think that overall the life expectancy is increase because of it. And a final note from a gearhead like myself, you just can't have too much horsepower! (as long as it doesn't come at the expense of extra weight) Those are my opinions, not necessarily representative of............
Dave