Baller bbruzzese Posted June 9, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2014 Just sold our 08 197 and looking for a replacement ASAP. Narrowed it down to either a TXi or the new Prostar. Been behind the Txi a few times but never the prostar...any thoughts? Skiability, Driveability, Roominess? Most interested in slower speed wakes for my kids...9yr old running the course at 23 and up while the 7yr old just starting on the slalom...not too concerned about his wakes in the teens but it wont be long till he starts increasing speeds. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfennell Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I've spent a little time in the Mastercraft and a bunch in the TXi, both have similar (great) skiability, drive pretty well (both excellent, but not as good as a 200 IMO, not sure if the Mastercraft I drove was setup completely and I never adjusted the seat right, Mastercraft has 100% more room so that's the main area it excels in from your questions. Wakes are excellent for low speed on both from my observation. I think with it being a new hull that resale on the mastercraft will be better, but just guessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ilivetoski Posted June 9, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2014 wake on prostar is better. From what I have heard, the prostar is rough to drive... A ton of torque on the rudder (words I have heard from people who drove it), roominess I would say TXi. The prostar may be as wide, but the TXi to me feels like a bigger boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted June 9, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2014 Those racks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bbruzzese Posted June 9, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted June 9, 2014 Those racks...,agreed. MC does look roomier in pics but hard to tell. Doesn't seem like much storage in the MC...No trunk etc. Wakes too close to call? Thanks again for any input...got to decide in the next 24/48 or the summer will be gone here in VT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted June 9, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2014 IMO storage is not all its cracked up to be - particularly if it makes it hard to get into/out of the boat - or really isn't going to hold what you want it to. I use most of my storage to hide USCG vests in case the sheriff gets to inspecting, the skis are always out (hence those racks are a beauty) and the vests people use are always out or on. Otherwise the wet stuff comes out of the boat, and the storage holes hold phones/soap/sunscreen and vest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted June 9, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2014 The ProStar is NOT rough to drive. Setup on any boat can make them rough to drive. Even a 200. The ProStar has a stupid amount of room. And the ski racks are pimp. You won't go wrong with either, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted June 9, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2014 If you have kids you MUST consider the trick wake. Oh wait, all the new boats suck. Nevermind. Can you find an 08 197? Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GOODESkier Posted June 9, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2014 Just a thought..... thos really sweet MC ski racks........ check the price and the sweet taste goes away in my mouth. I think they are roughly $1000 per side???? That is what a buddy of mine was quated when he ordered his boat......... Any know for sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted June 9, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2014 @GOODESkier - $1K doesn't sound all that out of line considering what tower racks go for these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GOODESkier Posted June 9, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2014 @oldjeep yeah...... per side....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted June 9, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2014 The swivel ski rack for a Malibu G3 tower is $1200 per side ;) The non swivel is almost $900 This is what you get for $900, so I'm not real shocked that the Prostar rack - which is pretty cool costs that much. http://oldjeep.com/images/Malibu/WP_20140417_004.jpg http://oldjeep.com/images/Malibu/WP_20140417_005.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kstateskier Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I think the TXI platform has proven itself plenty over the last 5-6 years. Probably the roomiest and top open bow boat on the market. Not that the 200 isn't a great boat but its got a touch smaller open bow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted June 9, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2014 The TXI has definitely proven itself. But as far as room goes, it's really got the smallest interior now. The PS is massive inside. The 200 has 2" more width. And the CP isn't plush like the TXI and has more room because of that. The open bow of the TXI is bigger than the 200, but smaller than the PS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Garn Posted June 9, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2014 I've skied behind the new Mastercraft at our Utah club's demo day. At 22 off I've never skied behind anything that compares with it. At shorter lengths I don't think it matters. But at 22-off, smallest wakes I've ever experienced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted June 9, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2014 The room in the ProStar is awesome, and the ski racks and ZO display are second to none. IT is a very roomy boat. Not to threadjack, but I will have a 2009 197 for sale probably in July. 600 hours or so. Boat will be completely detailed and will be run through completely by a MC certified mechanic. This is also the last year that the 2009 could get a new set of MC upholstery skins. I can get a very good price on those if someone was interested I having a spare set of upholstery to put in the boat in another 4-5 years as it wears. Great boat for all three events. Like @eleeski says, great trick wakes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted June 9, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2014 The PS wake is comparable at slower speeds to the 200. 36mph wake is awesome. I have not skied a txi yet. The txi is probably a cheaper route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdrew Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I am also looking for one of these two boats. How about engines for the txi? I have heard that the 6.0 for the Txi skis better, but not sure if it's a weight issue or a firmer/better pull? Is the 6.0 lighter than the 5.7 engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad_Scott Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Depends on what you will use the TXI for. If you are buying strictly a boat to slalom with, the TXI with a 5.7 is the best option for slalom. If you are needing a boat for slalom and jump, no doubt the 6.0 is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted June 9, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2014 @mcdrew A 5.7 TXI skis sweet. In the last 10 days I've skied a '12, '13, and @Chad_Scott 's '14 and all were great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted June 9, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2014 If Prostar, opt for the bigger motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted June 9, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2014 Anyone ski both boats? Are they comparable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller robscholl-OF Posted June 10, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 10, 2014 I have skied all boats. 34 -28 and shorter...1- Pro Star 2- Carbon Pro 3-CC 200 4-TXI. That being said all four boats are great and I could PB behind anyone of them any given day, but if I had my choice that would the order. Just FYI I own and ski behind a malibu so I am not a homer.....OF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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