210 v. 211

[caudo]

I am getting ready to purchase my first new boat. After a ton of research I ended up deciding on Correct Craft, more specifically a V-drive b/c of the creature comforts. I really want a 210 but test drove a 211 as well and my wife loved the 211. We slalom 50% of the time and wakeboard 50% of the time. Has any one skied the 210? What I really want to know is if the 211 is REALLY that much better of a skiing boat? I just cannot stand the look and color options of the 211 for some reason??? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[AbunDiga909]

RE: 210 v. 211

You are not alone on disliking the lines and looks of the 211. It is a very popular boat, but just as infamous for its rounded end and high freeboard.

From what I've heard, the 211 has a much nicer slalom wake than the 210. The 210 is a hardcore wakeboard boat and if you slalom more than 20% will most likely dissapoint you. The 211 is famous for its versatility. With the Hydro-Gate in "Slalom" position and the tanks empty, it can toss a nice clean, smooth, slalom wake. With the tanks filled and the gate in the boarding mode, it also throws a nice wake for boarding. Maybe not for the pros or as tough or stiff as the 210, but will definately be good for beginner-advanced.

There are a lot of happy 211 owners on this site who can probably chip in more with better details.

[bkhallpass]

I own a 210. I have skied behind both the 211 and the 210 within the last 2 weeks. Honestly the 211 has a better waterski wake. However, it is a VDrive, the wake doesn't compare to a Direct Drive for waterskiing. To optimize the ski wake on the 211, you need to minimize the weight in the boat (gear, people, gas) and use the hydrogate. Loaded up with a bunch of people, neither will have an outstanding waterski wake. The 210 ski wake is much better at 34 mph +, it is ok at 15 off, has a big rooster at 22 off and is much better at 28 off. I think the 211 does better for skiing at slower speeds.

I think the wakeboard wakes are just different. The 211 is a little wider
and more of a ramp. The 210 is famous for a relatively narrow and steep wake.

I enjoy my 210, but have to admit I really liked the layout in the 211. Lot's of room to store stuff. The walk through from the back looks kind of funky, but it is really functional.

You didn't mention how proficient you are on the wakeboard. I am not
a "hardcore" at anything. If I were buying today, I would choose the 211 over the 210. Besides, if your wife wants the 211 - happy wife equals happy life.

Look for a response from Mikeski. He owns a 211, is a great waterskier,
and a strong wakeboarder, and has skied/ridden behind both.

BKH

[caudo]

I appreciate the responses so far. As for our skills:

I am an advanced water skier, but rarely ski the course. My wife is the same. My wife generally skis at 30mph/15 off and I ski at 32-34mph 22 off.

I am an intermediate/advanced wakeboarder looking to relive the glory days of my youth and my wife is a beginner wakeboarder but was getting air on her 3rd day out.

Did I mention that we are transitioning from an I/O?

Thanks...

[bkhallpass]

Why didn't you ski them when you did the test drive??

BKH

[caudo]

I am going back this week to do so, just curious.

[OKWAKEBDR]

Both boats will be better than your I/O for ski and wakeboard.

My brother is a competitive slalom skier. During the week, he is on the course behind a CC 196, but on the weekends he will free-ski behind my '05 210 TE. Obviously you cannot bet a better wake than the 196, but he doesn't mind the wake of my 210 for free-sking. He will normally free-ski at 34-36 28 off.

Just depends on what you can deal with.

By the way, I do not like the lines of the 211 either, but it looks A LOT better on the water than it does on the trailer.

[Mikeski]

I don't like the 211 lines much either, and I own one. I am use to it now but I would really prefer a square transom like the old days. bkhallpass is right, I didn't mind skiing behind his 210 at all. It was much nicer than the X-Star I skied behind on Friday (yes, I waterskied behind an X-Star).

[hsmunoz]

I own a 211, and I am very pleased with the versatility of the boat. I think the boat is sexy, and more so in the water. I can always spot Mike's boat a long way off, in a lake full of boats. It's unique, and at 230hrs, has been bulletproof (kudo's to PCM as well) Thing is , It can do anything, and has enough storage to keep things tidy. I plan on keeping it for while.

My last boat got about 60hours of use in the last three years. traded time with jetski's. This boat got that much time in three months. No one want's to ride the ski's anymore, except me that is.

hm

[noti_dad]

I had some questions and was skeptical of the answers I got on this forum and from the dealer concerning the 211TE. But after driving, riding & skiing behind one this weekend, I must agree with everyone. We currently have a 94 Sport. The 211 handles/drives better, has just as good a wake @ 34/15-22, a WAY better WB wake and MUCH more storage. I am throughly impressed and will be ordering one next weekend (don't know what colors yet). Only thing that bothered me was the noise from the pumps (I already am thinking of a way to muffle them). Atleast I won't have to change valves as the tanks never filled under way/by themselves. Super boat!

[Mikeski]

Notidad,

The new 211's have the pumps mounted to the sides of the hull. If you move them into the engine compartment and mount them to the towbar frame they should be very quiet. Should not be that hard to do. The pumps are ignition protected so that's not an issue either. The only problem with them being quiet is that you will not be able to hear when they start to suck air. They are supposed to run-dry protection but I am not completely convinced that they have solved that problem.

[Mikeski]

Here is a picture of the 211 aerator pump for the rear tank on the passenger side of a 06 211.

http://www.planetnautique.com/index....ewtopic&t=4106

[aaron]

Caudo, i havent personally been on a 211, altho i like the curvy looks and the walk thru form the transom plate. As an owner of a 210 TE, all i can say is unless you are a hardcore wakeboarder, go for the all round benefits of the 211. I have tried pulling skiers behind the 210 and it just doesnt work, even at higher speeds of 32 and up. Imagine taking out a beginner ( child learning one single ski) behind a 210 , he will fly and takeoof the wake! ( then again, which child really want to ski nowadays).
As a watersports center owner with 4 Nautiques, go for the 211 .
Also consider the ride of the 211 as the 210 is more lake or flat water oriented.I was told the 211 was more comfortable in choppy waters.