2024 G25 Paragon

[volgrad20000]

New to Nautique, but have owned Tige and Supra boats in the past. Here is my 50 hour review and a few random photos of the boat:

Pros
- hands down the best looking wakeboat on the market
- stereo is off the chain - absolutely killed it
- no steering cable - a game changer
- rear loungers are the best
- only 25 footer that IMO has a better wave than the 23 footer - massive surf wave

Cons
- tech is great when it works - still seems buggy (perhaps it is the screen they need to replace that is the problem)
- for this price I had to buy RGB transom lights - really?
- lots of small issues - I get it this is my 4th boat, but the Paragon feels like a Range Rover always something broke
- drinks gas like a drunken sailor

Would I do it again - yes despite the Cons they will get worked out and have enjoyed all 50 hours.

[FMSKI]

It's a lot of boat there and I was looking at a G23 for sale here, but I couldn't come to grips managing the size and having just that single use/event (surf or board).
Curious of use-case and the whys of owning one? What am I missing?

Strikes me as a surfable pontoon boat, in that it can entertain a large group and provide a slow-speed activity.

The details aside, the cons I was looking at for my situation are:
Loss of being able to tube, ski and zip around the lake in a performance craft. I like turns and acceleration.
Sheer size having to store, maintain, transport, park, coverup etc.
Cost of for 3 months use.
I prefer the classic boat /bow styles (eg 1998-2008 Nautique, Riva, Kavalk, Chris-Craft etc)

We live 1.5 hours from the pacific coast, so there's enough surf on the right days to make you question your survivability.
If you can paddle out!

[William_Zane]

FMSKI it is definitely not a ski boat. You can for sure tube if you like and it handles like a dream/sports car on the water. It turns on a dime and accelerates just fine. There are obvious downsides such as size, cost, transport etc. These boats handle much better if you have integrated steering assist. If you prefer the looks of a classic boat then I'd suggest getting one. People own these as they are arguably the nicest tow boat on the market, pretty reliable for what they are, very good looking and well packaged. Top of the line sound systems, press of the button operation for surf, wakeboard and are very comfy for large crews.

[William_Zane]

volgrad20000 that is an amazing boat. I have to agree that the RGB transom lights should come with the boat from the factory

[bird_dog0347]

Very nice boat you have there, congrats on it!

[Scooter G]

I'm having a little trouble seeing the LINC screens.
(From 100 yards away) Those dual screens look like something out of NASA.
Love the discreet badging on the hull, very classy. Ship looks like "Money"!