Baller slow Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 1.Mastercraft 197 2. Nautique 200 3. Nautique bubble butt 4. Original Supra ski boat 5. 1992 Mastercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jef3 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 I am partial to the 92 Mastercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller njriverrider Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 1. Nautique 200 2. 05-06 Malibu Response LXi 3. Mastercraft 197 4. Centurion Carbon Pro 5. 99-15 Malibu Response LX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Rpc29 Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 My two all time favorites (working at April’s and being taught to ski by a Mastercraft promo guy has made me biased) 1. 2009 Mastercraft Prostar TT - Red and Black Metal flake. 2. 1995 Mastercraft Prostar - Sammy Duvall Edition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigskieridaho Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 1. 2008 MasterCraft Prostar 197TT Black/red 2. 1993 MasterCraft Stars and Stripes 3. 2009 Malibu Response LXi 4. New MasterCraft Prostar 5. 1996 Correct Craft SN slant back (with the medals) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Drago Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 Ski Supreme was cool 75 mastercraft Original Supra That euro boat that pulled Worlds last yr. CC 200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 In no particular order, they're all fantastic looking. 90-93 SN w/euro tail and original graphics iteration (94-96 facelift not nearly as pretty). Tied with TSC1/Bubble Butt 91-94 MC, 93 S&S the coolest of that gen by far Loved the Evo hull MC, the best of those being the 2007 TT boat that's half red/half black and proprietary graphics for that year (they also had PP and ZO that year). Errbody loved that boat back then. SN 200 Response LX w/progressive stripes, maybe 2001 they started that graphic treatment(?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BMG73 Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 1994 prostar 190 New prostar 2015 Txi Nautique 200 New Nautique I am particularly fond of closed bows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted August 28, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted August 28, 2018 1978 Ski Tique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller scorban2 Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 No specific order - Late 90's Malibu's with the classic graphics - New prostar - 87-90 MasterCraft (love the fighter jets style windshield) - TSC1 nautique (these grew on me since owning one) - Mid 80's MasterCraft stars and stripes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 2002 SN 196 SN 200 Gecko GTR 1974 Hydrodyne IO MasterCraft Stars and Stripes with rope protector net frame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 Agree with lots of the above --Supra Comp Ts6m (so @wish doesn't have to add it) --Gekko GTR---wicked lines in the water but oh so easy to take water over either end --09 MC 197 with the deep red metal flake on black--prob my favorite! --mid 80's S/S classics --Bu Lxi Silver Edition --Nautique 200 in the right red/black combo--a baller rocks a promo like that every year if I recall but name escaping me. Sorry I listed 6 couldn't help myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Keith_Menard Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 Love the lines of my Gekko GTO...but ya...it is VERY easy to take a bath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted August 28, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted August 28, 2018 98-2001 SN bubble Butt. 2014-Current MasterCraft ProStar with bow deck insert. 2010-2018 200 SN CB Any flat bottom V-drive from the 60's-70's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller lazzn Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 Late model MC 197TT's '87-'90 MC 190's (red/white, with safe-t-top) Response LX (preferably in red) The red/black Bennett's jump boat this year 80's Stars and Stripes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bananaron Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 @6balls Agree with you......GEKKO GTR AND SUPRA COMP TS6M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BrennanKMN Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 1. TSC1 Ski Nautique 2. TSC3 Ski Nautique 196 (with retro graphics) 3. MasterCraft 197 (2014+) 4. Ski Nautique 200 CB 5. MasterCraft 197 (late 2000's) I am a sucker for big in your face, but clean, graphics, clean simple lines, teak platforms and the classic closed bow inboard look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 No particular order (sorry had to do 6): 1985 MC 1987 Prostar 190 1993 Prostar S&S SN bubble butt '14+ Prostar CB 200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Than_Bogan Posted August 28, 2018 Gold Member Share Posted August 28, 2018 Unexpected! I kinda thought I was the only one who would list The Voluptuous Boat (1997-2001 Nautique) as the best looking. But it seems like it's on many of your lists. Bring it back!! :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Gar Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 @MS first inboard we got was a 77 Ski Tique great looking boat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 This model has to be up there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobE Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Nautique 200. Malibu LXI 04-06. Mastercraft 197 2010. New Mastercraft. Centurion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Hallpass Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 73 Ski Nautique - Red, White and Blue 93 MC S&S - Blue 63 Keaton - First fiberglass inboard I can remember 98 Ski Nautique - I've owned 2 SN 200 - Kind of partial to the light blues on this boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller vtjc Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 01-13 MC 190 (03 35th Anniversary version in particular) 91-94 Prostar 190 Early MC Stars and Stripes Supra Comp Ts6m 14+ Prostar 03 MC 190 35 Anniversary Edition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller fu_man Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 Dang @A_B beat me to it. I was looking for the Brendella ad with the boat sitting in the water and 4-5 models sitting in it. Couldn't find it. Don't forget about Elle McPhereson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 This thread is worthless without pics. REALLY hard to get this down to 5... Honorable mentions to other years of the 197, the Response TXi, various Supras, Mid-90s ProStars, the 197x S&S, the '90-96 Nautique... '01-04 Malibu Sunsetter LXi http://www.themalibucrew.com/uploads/monthly_10_2014/post-92-0-04919100-1413389525.jpg '00-05ish Malibu Response LX 2003 MC PS 197 35 anniversary edition 2006 (specifically) Malibu Response LXi http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q215/thethrillofspeed/May2008103.jpg 2005 MC TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RINLE Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Maybe this poll is a Rorschach test of your age. To me, 1983-1985 MC Stars and Stripes - love the square windshield line 1986-1988 Malibu Skier with the multi-colored stripes (mine was base grey with 7 different colors in the stripes, with base stripe a garnet) -- The euro versions began their ugly phase that persistent -- kink of like the Mustang II phase no one wants to remember 1982-1984 SN 2001 with the tri-color stripe 1985-1986 SN 2001 Early 80s American Skiers Pretty easy to figure out when I was a teen with boat stars in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aspski Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 @UWSkier is right, this thread is worthless without pics! I would have to agree with all your choices (being a Malibu guy myself) except for the MC, I would put a late 90s Supra comp in there instead to round off my top 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 '85 was my dream as a kid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Keith_Menard Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 I am surprised no one has mention the Carbon Pro...there are a couple boats that when I see them...I stop... Every time Sunset Ranch lists one, I pause. I am not a fan of closed bow...but they really make them look cool and SR knows how to pick colors! The new Orange Prostar is one of the few boats that makes me want to trade in the Gekko. I don't know how you improve on this (I don't know what year it is, I just saw it on the lake and was 'wowed' and I do love the GTO... Next poll should be best driver cockpit :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cent Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 Carbon Pro Centurion 1995 MC Sammy Duvall 1985 MC Stars and Stripes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 Black with red metal flake...the '09 TT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller andjules Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 You asked about best-looking (not best performing). 1963 Keaton Classic(thx @Hallpass) http://www.keatonboat.com/images/KeatonGathering07/cc20.jpg 1990s Boesch 680 1955 Correct Craft Atom http://www.woodyboater.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/John-Baas-in-first-inboard.jpg 1993 Correct Craft Ski Nautique Paragon And my home province favourite (what everyone in Ontario and Quebec cottage-country skied behind): 1990s J-Craft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted August 28, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted August 28, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller slvrbulit Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 @6balls nail it. Black with red metal flake...the '09 TT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller escmanaze Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 Well I'm a tower guy, these pics have towers - deal with it. Some had other models of towers that ruined the looks, but I think these towers just accentuated already beautiful boats. 197 - the most beautiful ski boat EVER. Very close second place was the malibu txi/lxi. http://malibu-boats.eu/images/models/2016/response-txi/lifestyle/TXi_waterski-lifestyle4_lowres.JPG After those top two then there are a lot of contenders and I would really have to think about exactly how to order them, but I have a couple examples below. https://www.onlyinboards.com/getmetafile/e15caac2-ec61-4e44-90b5-fe5a20597287/2008-Malibu-Response-LX.aspx https://www.mastercraft.com/teamtalk/attachment.php?attachmentid=30469&stc=1&d=1199317767 https://boats-from-usa.com/sites/default/files/boats/correct-craft/83707/correct-craft-ski-nautique-200-ob-936060.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Hallpass Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 @andjules - that's a 63 Keaton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 the '09 TT is pretty badass for sure. Only reason I didn't personally nominate that one is because I've always liked the MCs that say MC down the side in letters you can read from space. Not sure why but I've always dug those monster drip-molded graphics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 The striping lines of the new Ski Nautique resemble the '09 197TT, the way it slices up to the stern. Cool look for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RAWSki Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 @"Keith Menard" the two MC's you called out are really nice, unique paint schemes I haven't seen before. My list (like most everyone's) is bias. 1. Carbon Pro -- the last ski boat with clean natural lines 2. SN 196 --- always liked it no slope back, no bubble butt, no silly swoop "N" 3. Almost any MC with Stars & Stripes 4. MB Sports 200 - Always a nice looking quality boat 5. Gekko GTR -- I was going to put my personal Centurion Eclipse but I have to admit the GTR "Low Rider" always turned heads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 @RAWSki Got to see and ski the Gekko for my first time last night in New Hampshire. Great looking, and a sweet pull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cent Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 Rawski the Eclipse is a nice looking boat as you said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Orlando76 Posted August 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2018 Although purple is an acquired taste I think the one year only purple used in 1993 on the SN is one of the best or any NWZ is one of the best. 2nd Generation SN especially the solid colored hulls and 1st generation Tiques. I’m clearly partial to these. Mid and late model Malibu Sportsters (I believe that’s the era I’m thinking. 2000 MC 190’s Carbon Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted August 29, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 29, 2018 Gekko in the water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 -I really like my 197 -196 wish my family could make it work -prostar with tower... my next boat(my wife likes the tower) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller slvrbulit Posted August 29, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 29, 2018 centurion elite, with the drop nose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopowpow Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Our old boat - 1993 Sport Nautique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted August 30, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2018 Nice form on that pullup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bananaron Posted August 31, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 31, 2018 I have had 7 boats recently and for me my 2001 GEKKO GTR is still my favorite.Fantastic boat and I no longer own it however get to ski it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted August 31, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 31, 2018 My "BOAT" Boat Of All Time. If it had ZO, I would still have it. 1999 Masters Navy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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