Can the old Super Sport be a good family boat?

[PStew67]

No, this wasn't the boat at Buxton.

[Chexi]

Was the 96 SS that sold the one at Buxton's that just sold? I suspect that was purchased by an employee. It is wasn't, they have some explaining to do. I specfically called about that boat after first having met with them a week before telling them to keep their eye out for a 90's SS. They first did not call me (I found it by checking myself), then I called, they said it was on consignment and was not actually at their store yet but would tell me more info as it became available... then radio silence, and a week and a half later it's sold without a word from them. If an employee bought it, I get that. If not, then this is the second time Buxton has utterly ticked me off.

[PStew67]

Ok, I answered this myself. The Super Sport and Super Air are the same hull just different options.

[PStew67]

I waited too long and the 96 Super Sport sold. What can you guys tell me about a 2000 Super Air Nautique, again in terms of being a good family boat? The year 2000 lineup had a Nautique Super Sport and Super Air, are they the same just differen't options? Thanks

[MrSluggo]

I currently own a 96 Sport with a Titan tower / GT 40 and it has been a Great all around boat! I pull skiers / tubers / wakeboarders etc and we have had this boat for about 6 years and has been a very versatile. We are in the process of selling it and are going to upgrade to a 210 or 230 as it seems that my crew spends a majority of the time now Wakeboarding / Wakeskating. Bottom line is it should be a great boat for what you are looking for.

[CradGen2]

thanks for the info. I was guessing. I've used ramps that I felt were 20 inches, but the trailer must have been helping.

[WakeSlayer]

Both the 08 210 and the 96 SSN draft 28" at rest. Note that these specs are at dry weight. No gas, gear, or passengers.

[Quinner]

I have an 08 210 (newer version of the 96 Super Super) and think i draft about 17 inches of water.

Not even close, a newer 210 has a draft of around 28", my 206 drafts 24".

[wake_fun]

Hello, I'm looking at purchasing a 96 Super Sport and wondering if the wake will be too large to go tubing/skiing with the 7 year olds. It's a family boat so here is what we would like to do with it in order of frequency; tubing small kids, waterskiing small kids, wakeboarding 250lb adults, wake surfing if possible. Also, looking at a Sunsetter VLX/LSV but I'd rather have a Nautique. Thanks

It's an awesome family boat. I've had my 95' since 2003 when my daughter was two and had one in the oven of that year The oldest is now turning nine and the young one is now six........wow time goes quick! Anyway, you will love it as a family boat!

[CradGen2]

On a side note, I'm on the shallow end of the lake and I won't be able to get this 24" draft boat to my dock the second half of the summer. Leaving it moored is not an option. The only solution I see is a 12K Sunstream floatlift, 300 feet of track for a rail system, or buying a jetboat. Anybody have a cheaper/better solution? Thanks again...[/QUOTE]

How much water do you have in the dry season. "Based on Globel warming" you might get lucky this summer and have pleanty of water. I have an 08 210 (newer version of the 96 Super Super) and think i draft about 17 inches of water. Depending 0n the botton for your lake you might be able to get it in. What do you have now in there?

I have been looking at the SunStream lifts, but can't bring myself to that kind of cash. If you are thinking of buying a 12K lift, I'd get a new Nautique and use the trailer, JIMO..

CW

[steve-o]

Thanks for the comments. You bought a 99 SAN for 15K?

Not quite.

[Batman]

I have owned both a Malibu and Nautique. If it has a GT 40 buy the Nautique because the VLX probably has 325 and GT40 is a beast comparatively

[verhagmr]

Our cabin is in a shallow bay on a lake in northern WI, the first few summers up there we had to load our gear and people at the public landing, but over time we "naturally" dredged a channel (my friends and I would also have to dive for some of the bigger rocks to move)... just make sure you clean your water filter after going into the shallow water. I think you would be disapointed with a jet boat! I tried to get up wakeboarding behind one this summer, forget it! Also they soo loud!

[Chexi]

Yes, use the public launch and your trailer during the dry season. Alternatively, go with a direct drive boat and make sure you don't have a lot of weight in the boat when you go in and out. A direct drive will actually suit your purposes, assuming you don't need all the space of the v-drive. If you don't buy that SS, let me know. I might be interested. Of course I won't ask for any details unless and until you decide not to buy it. Your find is your find!

[PStew67]

Thanks for the comments. You bought a 99 SAN for 15K? Where do I get one of those? This 96 SS is around 15K and no tower.

On a side note, I'm on the shallow end of the lake and I won't be able to get this 24" draft boat to my dock the second half of the summer. Leaving it moored is not an option. The only solution I see is a 12K Sunstream floatlift, 300 feet of track for a rail system, or buying a jetboat. Anybody have a cheaper/better solution? Thanks again...