my 220 impressions

[cmb]

Well, we finally got out on one today. I will start with the things I did not find to be true. It does not have as much room as a 24' boat. It has nice space, but not that big. I would say it is comfortable for 8... You *can* fit more, but not in comfort. It also needs more weight than the stock ballast. Riding with just the stock weight, it had a very nice shape and is much larger than a stock 210, but left something to be desired. It has a nice lip, but is no where near as abrupt as a 210 is. Overall, I think the wake is nice. We then added about 1000 Lbs over the stock, plus we had 8 pretty good size guys in the boat. It still could have used more... but was nice. We will be experimenting over the next few weeks to see where the sweet spot is. Storage in the boat is nice... it drove very well. The new perfect pass works well and the wake gate is a nice addition. Overall I think it will sell well. There will not be enough hulls this year so expect to pay a premium if you want one. I think they will go for 70+ this year, which is too much for this boat IMO.

[jefe]

RE: my 220 impressions

Thanks CMB for the non-advertising, truthful impressions. I think this site needs more of that.

[carb02san]

RE: my 220 impressions

"much larger than a stock 210, but left something to be desired". If that is the case I'll be very impressed. Do I add 1,000 to my 210, yes. But if I am in a hurry, it is the only stock wake I can go out and do my spins and inverts on. If the 220 is bigger I will be DELIGHTED!

[sperbet]

RE: my 220 impressions

let's see some pics of the wake with that extra 1000 lbs.

[cmb]

RE: my 220 impressions

I have some without weight, but not sure I have any with... I will try toget them up next week.

This boat was Vapor Blue and Black... and I will have some picturesofsolid orange fromthe rub rail down next week. I will try to get each up.

[cmb]

RE: my 220 impressions

So my posting of images did not work... will try again later.

[jonfo]

RE: my 220 impressions

http://www.planetnautique.com/index....ic&pic_id=1132
http://www.planetnautique.com/index....ic&pic_id=1133
http://www.planetnautique.com/index....ic&pic_id=1134

[NautiqueJeff]

Here are the images.

I like the 220 MUCH better as a solid color boat!

[carb02san]

cmb-

do you have any pics of the vapor/black one?

I recently ordered that same scheme for someone and I'd like to see how it looks.

[dabigkahuna]

What's up with that new Nautique logo? I think it looks cheap. In fact, it kinda looks like an "X" Nautique doesn't need to get all crazy like that, IMO.