Slalom Wake Discussion: Which is Best?

[aswinter05]

Originally Posted by JohnE

91 -94 were a home run and then the hull was changed for 95 - 97 and was still a great wake. 98 - 00 were considered not up to par by many

Do the '94's come with Perfect Pass or any other type of cruise control?

[TxsRiverRat]

Originally Posted by aswinter05

Do the '94's come with Perfect Pass or any other type of cruise control?

No they did not

[Bouyhead]

I don't know how practical this is but it helps to ski behind a boat you are seriously considering buying. Most slalom tugs are designed for 34-36 MPH skiers skiing 28 off and shorter. The problem is alot of folks ski 15 off at slower speeds and that is where you'll see a big difference in the wake from the different hulls or different manufacturers. I spent MANY years chipping away at all those different speeds at 15 off! If your a natural born athlete, train year round on a private lake, and have top notch coaching you won't spend much time @ 30 MPH. If your like the general poulation you'll have a lot fun/frustration chipping away @ 30 When folks complain about a large wake at slow speeds or a bump @ 22 someone will chime in and say "keep your ski on edge,etc" Guess what? If you did everthing correctly you wouldn't be skiing 30 MPH! Anyone who can run 28 off or shorter @ 34 or 36 isn't going to notice the difference from boat to boat. Try to get a boat that will help your skiing, not hinder it. It does make a difference. Good Luck!

Man, it's going to be a long winter

[east tx skier]

Originally Posted by TxsRiverRat

No they did not

But it can be added.

The previous posts have hit most of the high points. As far as slalom wake goes, you really can't go wrong with the years mentioned. Since we're talking EFI, you'll be looking at 93 and later boats. Early 197s still had a foiled rudder. 2002 TT/2003 Standard 190/197 have the hooked hull. 2005 got throttle by wire on the MCX. 2006 got the updated rudder and TBW across the board. There was a weight loss in the bow in around 2008 or so. 2011 had the bullet strut. 2012 Got Ilmor. 2007 and forward can have Zero Off.

These various boats will all ski and drive differently. In the 197, the boats can feel different from year to year, i.e., I know people who love the 2010, but don't love the 2011. No idea why.

You need to drive and ski whatever you consider. It is the only way to be sure.

[TxsRiverRat]

Originally Posted by east tx skier

You need to drive and ski whatever you consider. It is the only way to be sure.

I volunteer to go and test drive / ski

[ntidsl]

I say +05 as they are drive by wire...yes...electronics are just going to make it best for whtaver you coose, PP or otherwise but you will need a good speed control system if you are going to be skiing in a club. I, personally, never felt as comfortable sking behind an older boat that someone installed PP themselves. It just never was as consistent as a new boat with factory installed PP on a drive by wire boat.

[ntidsl]

Originally Posted by Bouyhead

I don't know how practical this is but it helps to ski behind a boat you are seriously considering buying. Most slalom tugs are designed for 34-36 MPH skiers skiing 28 off and shorter. The problem is alot of folks ski 15 off at slower speeds and that is where you'll see a big difference in the wake from the different hulls or different manufacturers. I spent MANY years chipping away at all those different speeds at 15 off! If your a natural born athlete, train year round on a private lake, and have top notch coaching you won't spend much time @ 30 MPH. If your like the general poulation you'll have a lot fun/frustration chipping away @ 30 When folks complain about a large wake at slow speeds or a bump @ 22 someone will chime in and say "keep your ski on edge,etc" Guess what? If you did everthing correctly you wouldn't be skiing 30 MPH! Anyone who can run 28 off or shorter @ 34 or 36 isn't going to notice the difference from boat to boat. Try to get a boat that will help your skiing, not hinder it. It does make a difference. Good Luck!

Man, it's going to be a long winter

Great post! Agree with all above!!!

[ntidsl]

http://www.mastercraft.com/teamtalk/...ad.php?t=51371

Here you go. Have dealer install PP. All set.

[madcityskier]

And throw a couple stars on the side while they're at it. Beautiful boat. As has been said, ski it.

[ntidsl]

I just happen to see it come up as i was reading this post. That is a good looking boat. I tend to like the TTs with the larger graphics but that is a close second. Strange to not have PP though I think.