2008 196 pics-what do you think

[east tx skier]

Do you think the graphcs on the 06/07 would fit on the 97-99 SN? I have a 1998 and a couple fo the letters need replacing. Wasn't sure if you can still get them for that year so I thought the 06/07 would look great.

I believe jdarwin has the new graphics (06/07) on his 97 and has received lots of compliments on them.

[TRBenj]

i was just doing the side by side hull comparison with my 90 SN and a new one and could not believe the striking similarities. You know what they say "if it aint broke.....". I like the graphics on the new one, it looks smooth and for the most part subtle. Thats a great side by side pic, send me more if you got 'em!

Since the redesign in 1990, I dont think there have been any major changes to the front half of the hull and deck. The lines have softened and the windshield has been rounded, but the basic structure is the same. Most of the hull changes (to the TSC1, 2 and 3) have been modifications to the running surface- which is obviously towards the rear of the hull. Dimensions (19'6" length, 91" beam) have remained unchanged. There is definitely a strong resemblance between all the 90+ Ski Nautiques, especially from the front.

[M3Fan]

There is definitely a strong resemblance between all the 90+ Ski Nautiques, especially from the front.

I will say I think the hull is more "flared out" and has a more drastic/shallow angle going into the water on the bow of the TSC 1 boats. It makes the front of the TSC 1's look like a shark or more "knifelike" FWIW. I think the TSC 2 & 3 boats look more similar to the 90-96 on the front then do the TSC 1's.

This pic is of Steve Schnitzer's boat after an accident, which is awful, but it's a perfect angle to illustrate the TSC 1's sleek bow.

http://www.schnitzskis.com/images/90...atbed.24mp.jpg

[boatech]

it looks like a cc very nice lines on the 196 i lkie the color combo . but why is it that the platform is so high out of the water? was it installed wrong or is that the way they all are. ive seen some crazy stuff happen when a boat get rushed to make a photo shoot deadline!!

[FloridaNautique]

Its because of the Hydro-Gate

I have a 07 and it is higher in the water than tsc-2 hulls

[TRBenj]

I will say I think the hull is more "flared out" and has a more drastic/shallow angle going into the water on the bow of the TSC 1 boats. It makes the front of the TSC 1's look like a shark or more "knifelike" FWIW. I think the TSC 2 & 3 boats look more similar to the 90-96 on the front then do the TSC 1's.

Break out the tape measure! I'd be willing to bet that the basic dimensions of the front third of the boat (windshield and forward) havent changed since '90.

[jdarwin]

06 / 07 Graphics

Do you think the graphcs on the 06/07 would fit on the 97-99 SN? I have a 1998 and a couple fo the letters need replacing. Wasn't sure if you can still get them for that year so I thought the 06/07 would look great.

You can still get the 97-99 graphics but I replaced mine w/ the 06 version and it looks great - looks just like a new one.

[M3Fan]

I will say I think the hull is more "flared out" and has a more drastic/shallow angle going into the water on the bow of the TSC 1 boats. It makes the front of the TSC 1's look like a shark or more "knifelike" FWIW. I think the TSC 2 & 3 boats look more similar to the 90-96 on the front then do the TSC 1's.

Break out the tape measure! I'd be willing to bet that the basic dimensions of the front third of the boat (windshield and forward) havent changed since '90.

I think the difference is more in the curves and angles. I'll try to find a good side by side pic to illustrate. I thought that pic of Schnitz' boat was a good illustration. Way sleeker lines. They just look different sitting in the water too.