Nautique Launches 2016 Product

[NautiqueJeff]

Official Nautique Press Release:
ORLANDO, FL (September 10, 2015) – Nautique is pleased to launch the 2016 product line and all-new website now viewable at nautique.com.

For 2016 the Nautique product line takes innovation to another level with all-new designs and state of the art technology to give you an experience on the water that simply cannot be matched. Our all-new Super Air Nautique G23 and G25 have taken a step forward in design and technology to once again redefine what’s possible on the water. Our new Nautique LINC Touch with Helm Command is the most intuitive and advanced vessel control to date and Nautique Surf Select has put total customization into the hands of the surfer like never before.

We have teamed up with the leader in marine sound JL Audio to deliver new stereo options that include the Nautique exclusive JL WaveFront® speaker technology available in our G23 and G25. For 2016 Nautique has partnered with PCM and GM Marine Engine Technology to deliver the all-new H5 and H6 Direct Injection engines with performance gains that have already had record-breaking results.

For 2016, Nautique has launched an all-new website that’s designed for optimized viewing capabilities on any device. The industry’s leading boat builder, Design Your Nautique, has also been redesigned this year and is more intuitive than ever. Customize your Nautique of choice at designyournautique.com.

“The team at Nautique is driven to deliver an experience that exceeds expectations. Building on the most innovative Watersports boats available, our 2016 Nautiques are full of new innovation and technology delivered for you to explore on our all new website and Design Your Nautique,” stated Nautique’s President Greg Meloon. “For years Nautique has been awarded our industry’s top awards including Wakeboard and Wakesurf Boat of the Year, NMMA Customer Satisfaction Index Award and many others,” added Meloon.

To experience everything Nautique has to offer for 2016, visit nautique.com.

About Nautique Boat Company

Celebrating 90 years of excellence in the marine industry, Nautique is a subsidiary of Correct Craft and has been on the waters of the world with a passion for innovation since 1925. Nautique is known to push the envelope of possibility on the water, and ourfamily of owners have come to expect nothing but the absolute best. The SkiNautique 200 has changed waterskiing with 19 world records, the G-Series has won numerous awards for wakeboard boat and wakesurf boat of the year while unlocking new possibilities in wakeboarding and wakesurfing, and our Sport Series has given families endless days on the water without compromise. Through our Nautique Cares initiatives we’re dedicated to not only making a difference on the water, but to people in need around the world. The world’s best ski boat, world’s best wake boat, and a company that cares. To learn more visit nautique.com.

[core-rider]

I find it a bit odd they still offer the 343 engine, but not the 409 for the 210/230/G21. Seems like a big HP jump from 343/355/450. I would be very worried about the 355 in a G21, but the 409 I think can get by. Test driving a G21 with the 355 would be the only way to tell for certain, but I think we will see more ordered with the 450 option for power and resale reasons.

And this color scheme on the G23 is nice, even though I'm not real big on the tan it looks good with these colors.

[NautiqueJeff]

I have been in a G21 with the H5 (5.3L 355 HP), and seat-of-pants, it is a great fit for that boat. I ran it at full factory ballast with three people in the boat (probably 700 pounds total) plus gear, and it was quite a bit better than the 5.7L 343. The horsepower doesn't really tell the story with these boats. PCM has released torque numbers for these new engines (along with the 550), and that's where the real story is.

5.3L H5 - 355 HP, 405 ft/lb
6.2L H6 - 450 HP, 465 ft/lb
6.2L Supercharged XR/XS7 - 550 HP, 545 ft/lb

I don't have torque numbers for the 343, but the H5 is higher for sure.

If you look at the torque numbers, you'll see the increments go up as you would expect.

Here it is in the 2016 Nautique Owner's Manual:

[OxDoc]

I noticed 2 things, the base MSRP for the G23 went to $137,761 and the warranty is worded differently. Did the warranty go to 5 years for 2016 for parts and labor on everything?

[scottb7]

See below. The torque numbers don't tell the whole story either. (e.g the v-drive with 2.0:1)

"The PCM EX- 343 is the most popular engine in the line-up and for good reason. It has an excellent record of performance and reliability, and has proven to be easy to service. The EX-343 is rated at 343 horsepower and makes over 430 foot-pounds of torque when equipped with the famous 1.23:1 Power Plus transmission."

[NautiqueJeff]

Very interesting... Where did you get that screenshot? I have never seen the torque numbers for the 343 posted before.

[scottb7]

http://www.pleasurecraft.com/ex_ces.html

[NautiqueJeff]

Ok, so I didn't see the part you wrote above about the gear reduction, so that certainly plays a part in this. The numbers I have for the H5, H6 and XR/XS7 are straight engine torque, not including the effects of the gear reduction. With the 2.0 taken into consideration, these numbers are incredible!

If I understand this correctly, the straight engine torque on the 343 would be about 350, which is the number that should be compared to the H5 above.

[Whitetail15]

so the 409 at 492 foot-pounds torque has more than the new H6 at 465 lbs?

If its all about the torque numbers- then we are going backwards

[NautiqueJeff]

so the 409 at 492 foot-pounds torque has more than the new H6 at 465 lbs?

If its all about the torque numbers- then we are going backwards

If I understand this correctly, the straight engine torque on the 409 would be about 400, which is the number that should be compared to the H6 above.

[scottb7]

I think his point is that the same link shows the zr409 at 492 with the 1.23:1 tranny. So that is backwards from new engines.

Honestly, the bottom line in my opinion is the following:
1. People have to test drive weighted boats and decide what they want to pay vs performance
2. America is great and they can market and sell whatever they want. But they could probably just gear the 343 for whatever is needed. Come on people thought they needed bigger engines until the 2.0 to 1 came out. They (all companies boat/car, not just nautique) could probably do that again, but want to sell bigger engines.

Also, the propeller makes a HUGE difference. My 210 with stock prop could not hardly plane out. But with 1617 is pretty awesome. So really hard to compare even weighted performance.


When it comes to performance, the PCM ZR-409 is the most powerful engine in the line-up. Equipped with the Catanium Clean Emission System, it's rated at 409 horsepower and when equipped with PCM's famous Power Plus 1.23:1 transmission, it makes an incredible 492 foot-pounds of torque.

[JSTIII]

Jeff, Trey from PCM here, you are exactly correct. The numbers referenced are from past web pages and factored with the 1.23:1 gear ratio. The new HYPERFORMANCE engines surpass previous generations of engines and when factored with our latest gear ratios we continue to lead the market.

[slc]

Jeff, Trey from PCM here, you are exactly correct. The numbers referenced are from past web pages and factored with the 1.23:1 gear ratio. The new HYPERFORMANCE engines surpass previous generations of engines and when factored with our latest gear ratios we continue to lead the market.

Trey, Could you provide the engine torque numbers (no gearing multiplier) for comparison between the H6 and the last year's 450 and 550 HP engines.

thanks...Steve

[Perioman1]

Gentlemen,

Next month, hopefully, my dealer will have a side-by-side runoff between the XR 550 and the H6 in 2016 G23s at altitude (Denver). Hopefully this will give us more information to go off of. If the H6 is successful, my investment could drop by over $8,000! I will keep you posted.

[wakeslasher69]

So I'm in the market for a new 2016 and more than the color choices I'm agonizing over the engine options. I currently have a 2013 with the XR550. Plenty of power obviously. So how would that engine and tranny combo rank vs. the H6 in the 2016 (the 450 HP engine) When we go out we usually have the boat slammed full of people. No as much "stuff" since we run off a dock at the lake but I'd say at least 6-8 ppl everytime we go out and sometimes more.

so would I 'miss' the HP if I didn't go with a 550 in the new 2016? Is gas mileage that much different? As PP stated if I can save on the engine i can absorb some of the price increase. TIA!!