If you could Create a better Nautique

[Kevin_B]

I have to agree with STANGKILLAS I have been thinking about how how great it would be to bring back the original 210 hull with a a simple gel coat design a big ballast system, zero-off (or other speed control, have never used CC cruise but heard it isn't worth much) and small stereo system. No transformer seat (although i think they are sweet but too much $$), let the customer upgrade items later like a huge system or flashy chrome pieces. Just keep the price low and quality high, cut the bogus extras.

[STANGKILLASS]

thanks
i would probly exclude even the CC. the customer can buy and install it alot cheaper, no need to finance CC or speakers for 15 years.
jensen headunit and 4 jensen speakers. the customer can upgrade to tower pods and clarions etc if they choose.
im not sure what the internal ballast system costs. but you might have it as an option. ie available without it.

we all know about stealership prices. theres not a single thing hardly that you cant buy later and add on. and at a pretty good money savings to boot. the internal ballast would probly be the one exception.

just remove the bling. and stick with nesesities. ask your self "is this NEEDED to wakeboard"

[tdc_worm]

BEST nautique = 230 hull + 230 walk thru + 220 interior. my 230's cramped interior is killing me. (its like i paid 15% more to get 15% less interior space/storage) move the bench seat aft so you that it doesnt interfere w/ the drivers seat, obervers seat legroom, and you can get add a full width seat back. move the trash can out of the walkway where it is currently a 2-3 step process to throw trash away.

also why on earth would they make a budget boat when they can move the non budget boats? if you want budget, go used or go moomba...they can throw a wake good enough for 99% of us.

[innov8]

Correct Craft does offer a budget priced Nautque its called a 210 STANDARD, basically its a stripped down 210 without all the bling.

[Kevin_B]

yes but you still have to option up for full ballast and 2009 is the first year that it will include cd player and 4 interior speakers and you are still over the 50K range. I also think you have to specify that you want a tower, granted I don't think a dealer would ever order a new 210 without one. It does however come with the nautique cruise control (i believe this is rpm based).

[tourpro]

STANGKILLASS, I had and posted the same idea and it didnt go over very well on here at that time either. I was told to just buy a refurbished 2001 or do it myself.

I dont have a place to put a 2001 and work on it for a year or I would have taken that advice. Although Im sure refurb myself would have included a lot of trial and error. Hopefully more trial and less error ... baby. (Austin Powers playin in the back ground, LOL )

[cwil]

All open bow models should come with fiberglass doors that latch closed and open like on Cobalt boats. this one feature can extend the season a little more comfortably.

[NautiqueJeff]

The 230/236 already has that as an option.