93 ski nautique wake compared to a new wakeboard boat

[93nautique0710]

how would a 93 196 with the right amount of ballast how would the wake compare to a newer wakeboard boat could you still advance in ride behind it is it really a big differance

[pdxCC]

RE: 93 ski nautique wake compared to a new wakeboard boat

Let's build on that. What's the best way everyone has found to weight an early 90's nautique for boarding.
Fat Seat?
Ballast beside the motor housing?
Bow weights?

[WA-H2O-SKI]

RE: 93 ski nautique wake compared to a new wakeboard boat

buy a slalom ski..... just kidding.

[pdxCC]

Ha! very funny. (I am sctually scheming on how to get a double boot ski past the wife...)

[SkiTower]

Ha! very funny. (I am actually scheming on how to get a double boot ski past the wife...)

buy it, put it up for 6 months. Then when you bring in out she says "when'd ya get that thing?" and your response will be "awhile back". That's what my grandma used to do with clothes. Had a devoted closet to the 'waiting' outfits.

[bradb]

I've found I can weight my '94 nautique so that it is comparable with a stock ballast mastercraft x2. I put 2 side sacks (250lbs each) and a 750 in the back, along with about 200lbs of lead.
It is pleanty of weight to do any basic invert, etc. Infact, I learned most of my inverts before I even started weighting the boat.
However, when my buddy puts in an extra couple sacks on top of his stock ballast (about 1700 lbs extra), it takes it up to another level completely. I wouldn't feel safe putting any more weight in mine. with the weight I put in, you have to start being carefull driving or you'll take a bunch of water over the bow when you turn around.. Wait for the wake to pass you before you turn around.
Here is some video (filmed behind both boats - the shots from the tube are definately behind my boat):
me:
http://www.vimeo.com/7368271
My ski partner:
http://www.vimeo.com/7387394
Enjoy.
Brad

[93nautique0710]

I've found I can weight my '94 nautique so that it is comparable with a stock ballast mastercraft x2. I put 2 side sacks (250lbs each) and a 750 in the back, along with about 200lbs of lead.
It is pleanty of weight to do any basic invert, etc. Infact, I learned most of my inverts before I even started weighting the boat.
However, when my buddy puts in an extra couple sacks on top of his stock ballast (about 1700 lbs extra), it takes it up to another level completely. I wouldn't feel safe putting any more weight in mine. with the weight I put in, you have to start being carefull driving or you'll take a bunch of water over the bow when you turn around.. Wait for the wake to pass you before you turn around.
Here is some video (filmed behind both boats - the shots from the tube are definately behind my boat):
me:
http://www.vimeo.com/7368271
My ski partner:
http://www.vimeo.com/7387394
Enjoy.
Brad

nice videos thanks for the info I do love my boat wish i could afford a new one but at least its more probally reliable being less electronics it makes me feel little better knowing that the wake dont totally suck I just need to ride a little harder thats all

[slob02]

I use to put 500 in the bow of my 93 snob and a fat seat in back. It would kick pretty good. Just no room.

[hondaprlud]

I ran 650 in the bow and a full fat seat in my 96 Sport. It was not fun to drive anymore, but the wake was a good size. When I upgraded to my 04 210 (in 2008), I found the size of the wake with the stock ballasts to be similar. The 2004 is less abrupt. Anyone can drive the new boat without fear of taking water over the bow, we have more room, and I'm not any better at wakeboarding.

We can surf now too.

[93nautique0710]

what u got done to your prelude or do i have to go to a different site for that

[Nautiqueman]

Awesom Video!

I've found I can weight my '94 nautique so that it is comparable with a stock ballast mastercraft x2. I put 2 side sacks (250lbs each) and a 750 in the back, along with about 200lbs of lead.
It is pleanty of weight to do any basic invert, etc. Infact, I learned most of my inverts before I even started weighting the boat.
However, when my buddy puts in an extra couple sacks on top of his stock ballast (about 1700 lbs extra), it takes it up to another level completely. I wouldn't feel safe putting any more weight in mine. with the weight I put in, you have to start being carefull driving or you'll take a bunch of water over the bow when you turn around.. Wait for the wake to pass you before you turn around.
Here is some video (filmed behind both boats - the shots from the tube are definately behind my boat):
me:
http://www.vimeo.com/7368271
My ski partner:
http://www.vimeo.com/7387394
Enjoy.
Brad

Awesome Video!!!
Beautiful setting in BC!

[Mikeski]

RE: Awesom Video!

95 SN: 300lbs under the bow, 500 behind the motorbox, 200 on the back above the platform. Not big but it gave a decent boot.

[hondaprlud]

what u got done to your prelude or do i have to go to a different site for that

nothing now. I haven't owned a prelude in 10 yrs, just keep using the screen name. Kids, boats, life goes on.