Nautique Releases G23 Paragon

[NautiqueJeff]

What is surprising to me is the dual-axle trailer. That's the first Paragon I have seen that wasn't on a triple.

EDIT: The trailering discussion has been moved to its own thread here:
Paragon & G23 Trailer Discussion

[mooneywa]

Appears to be a half ton too, although it's hard to tell for sure

[GMLIII]

Dont see these everyday trailered down the highways

[ScooterMcgavin]

Paragon spotted Orlando Florida on 528

[Gtsum2]

Watched that yesterday. It’s sick how he effortlessly he seems to ride


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[vision]

That Raley was HUGE even by Murray standards.


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[NautiqueJeff]

Check out Murray behind this boat. I talked to him about this boat last week. I think he likes it!

[RDT-G23]

RDT-G23 Very cool. How organized are they around these boats? You have a build date slot and approximate ETA or just "on the list"?

I’d say “they are working on getting organized”. I don’t want or need it until March or so. I should have more of the information you are asking in the next couple of weeks. In the meantime-I’m having a good time “jacking” with our mutual friend! He loves it, but just bought a G25. He wants the Paragon to come out in a 25, which I’ve been told will happen.

[Bevostein]

RDT-G23 Very cool. How organized are they around these boats? You have a build date slot and approximate ETA or just "on the list"?

[CincinnatiCC]

RDT-G23 - Love that you ordered one, and love the Ferris Bueller quote! Let us know more when you get to play with it more.

[bturner]

First off, my hat's off to anyone that can afford one of these beasts. Good to see capitalism working as it should.

That said there must be some mindset that I can't even begin to comprehend that would make you want to buy a $265K G23. I get that I don't understand that income level mindset but even if I won the lottery I'd be looking at doing a Nautique for the mornings/evenings and a G23 for the afternoons rather than spending that kind of jack on a surf boat. I get the premise of the boat but I'm sorry it just doesn't work for me as I just can't get past the price and use case. Then again if you have a blank check type of bank account I guess what does it matter.

For those of you who can, have or will purchase one congratulations. It is truly the current pinnacle of the market sector.

[Jfuller]

Can anyone speak to the surf wave? For me, the only reason to upgrade to the Paragon is a next level wave, not a marginal one, but next level. I don't need all of the luxury performance items necessarily, but if the wave is like nothing we have seen, then I am in. Mainly because I am ready for new having a 2015 G23', but the justification for me to spend the extra $100k, is predicated on the wave being superior, the rest is ancillary for me. If anyone can comment on that from experience over your current G that would be appreciated.....thanks in advance!

[scottb7]

Wow! I have to admit I was reading along and all the sudden bam!!!!!!!!!!! "I placed an order". Wow. I didn't see that coming. Good for you. Enjoy the heck out of it...

[RDT-G23]

As promised, I am back to report my impressions of the Paragon after a short lake ride/drive/demo. I apologize if my comments don't follow any particular order/format.
So, here we go:

1. We all know the weight the boat is listed at. That weight was quite noticeable cutting through chop (this and the hull design, I'm sure). It doesn't feel sluggish, but rather quite substantial. It was very smooth.
2. The electric steering hasn't been touted enough; it is a complete dream. Think about steering your boat full of ballast; you have to really hold onto that steering wheel to ensure it tracks where you want it to go. You can do that with your pinky finger in this boat. It is quite smooth/effortless. The way I would describe our current Gs (for those who have them) is by using a term used in the 4WD world-"bump steer". Our boats have some "bump steer" with full ballast on and wakes/rollers crossing under them from port or starboard. The Paragon has none.
3. The textured (read raised/contoured seating) is very nice. The raised portions are to keep rear ends from sliding; they give you a bit of a "fixed" feel when sitting on them.
4. The wave is just stupid. At "10" (highest setting) it was quite high/steep. (I didn't get to mess with it for any amount of time, so I can't answer a lot more on this.)
5. Battery management is fully automated/very neat. No more battery switch. The system steers the charging to the batteries based upon need, or most needed-if one is precipitously lower.
6. Rear flip up reclining seats-just awesome.
7. Stereo "ditto". The system was built by JL just for this boat. They spent some time discussing what was told to them at the reveal about it. Wake subs were a great idea.
8. I can't explain the link panoray improvements other than this-you don't have to toggle to get to your menu as much. You can just touch parts of the boat on the screen to turn on/off lights in certain locations, heated seats, etc.
9. Tower is very nice. You can squat it right over the windshield (bimini) in inclement weather. Being able to lower it will make my life easier- as I cover my entire G23 from the top of the tower to the bottom of the chines with a boat cover. You never have to touch the bimini (as it is rigid). Just squat the tower down, cover and go. There is convenient, zippered storage in the rear of the bimini (I didn't get to try the fore and aft extended shades)
10. Electric engine cover actuation and tower actuation must be done holding two buttons, hopefully keeping inadvertent operation or young children from jacking with it.

I short, it is clearly a Nautique. You see much of what we have on our boats on this one. The floor layout, seat operation (though enhanced), etc. In that way, I can see many saying, "there is no way I'd pay that price for these differences". I can totally understand this thinking.

Having said all of this...I placed an order. "I must be honest here; I love driving it. It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up." Ferris Bueller https://youtu.be/0wALArd2rvo

[BoatGuy2019]

Is the premium fuel really that big of a deal? I don't think I've ever bought anything other than 93 on a lake at a marina? Pretty sure you're spending that much on a boat, premium fuel cost isn't gonna be an issue anyways.

My lake only offers 87



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