Buying a new Nautique & need advice.

[AbunDiga909]

Nautiqueman is right... it seems like you may be the customer the 211 was designed for! Definately add it to your "test-drive" list if you can!

[Conor]

More questions.

Is the stern on the 216 wider than that on a 210 or is this just an illusion? I was in Orlando this past weekend and drove both the 216 and 211. The 211 does not seem to turn like the 210 or 216 models. I need the ability to trun in tight areas due to where I ski. Both these boats were privately owned and the owners where really true Nautique fans. I think that I am going to disregard the 211 as a potential purchase for my boat though. The 216 did not seem to porpise as much as the 210 when loaded up with weight but it did ride lower in the water. Both owners did advise that I should wait until October and then buy since more nautiques will be for sale at that time. Has anyone else noticed more boats being available during this time?

[lucky]

Al has had that Super Air for sale for a long time, you should have some good negotiating room.

[NautiqueJeff]

The 216 did not seem to porpise as much as the 210 when loaded up with weight but it did ride lower in the water.

The 210 needs weight in the front if the rear tanks are full. The center tank is not enough to balance out the boat. I'd recommend either having a passenger or two in the bow, or throw a couple of lead bars up there when the rear tanks are full.