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Mastercrafter said it well—. At 34 and 36 it is great. They are ALL great. I’ve owned all of them over the last 5 years Currently have a Ski Nautique. Don’t notice a damn thing different behind the boat at 34mph. I start at -22 and get to -35 on an exceptional day If you like it, get it. It’s a good tug

Liquid d nailed it. Buy it, it works. It just works. Allowed me to ski after a bad shoulder injury. I didn’t think it was possible. As a bonus, it will establish good muscle memory in a “hips forward” stay stacked” sort of way. The design is quite brilliant. And if you are fortunate like I was to be able to stop using it, you can seek it easily although I would not do it. I like the insurance of having it available. As great as it is, I do t use it unless I have to for the simple reason of comfort.

lpskier:Thank you for your insight on the 5.3What are your thoughts on the Ski Nautique vs my ‘19 Nautique 200 ?

Thank you to both MarkN and MISkier.

MarkN: I currently have a '19 Nautique200 6.0. I open at 22 0ff and on a good day run 32 off.Have my eye on a '19 ski Nautique with a 5.3. Thoughts?

Wakeslayer: Owned a ‘93 ProStar with the LT1 corvette engine and owned both a ‘97 and a 2000 SkiNautique. ProStar had great wake for that era. But, Ski Nautique superior in build quality, tracking, and the wake: as good as it gets. Every line length is so so soft. Get the Nautique. Easy choice

Phenomenal barefoot boat, maybe the best inboard for footing. Slalom, not so much. Wake is very defined and somewhat hard. Tracking is very good. Also, Sanger, unlike the big 3, utilizes wood in construction. The stringers are fiberglass encapsulated wood.

Stevie Boy, it is not your boat!! I currently own a 2019 Nautique 200. Previous boat was 2017 ProStar, before that a 2018 TXI. THEY ARE ALL EXCELLENT, PERIOD. End of story. It is your form, I’m sorry. 22 off on any of these is not the sweet spot but if properly stacked, it is a non issue. Like I said, I’ve owned them all, I just happen to think there is a lot more to a ski boat than the wake. Personally, my last purchase of the 200 came down to what I perceive as superior quality build (just opinion) and superior tracking (fact).

I owned one many years ago. Good slalom tractor. Decent but not great build quality, nothing like a Nautique of that era. BUT…. if it’s cheap, do it. The wake is pretty good. Low but a bit hard. Tracking is not good so if you are into serious shortline, forget it. Interior room is SMALL

tjs1295: WELL SAID!!! C’mon, a few beers to relax? Let’s face it, no one on this forum is going out on tour. Chill out and enjoy life. Maybe some people skate through without any serious difficulties but not most. Cheers!

LoopSki: YES and YES. Can’t explain why it works but it works. Takes some getting use to but within a couple passes you’ll feel great. My shoulder is shot, I’m 61 years old and was very discouraged about my skiing prospects. After a few sets, this damn vest actually prevented me from risking any further injury. It seems to “keep you in check”. It’s impossible to do anything stupid. Tough to explain but I hope that helps. I know it’s not inexpensive but I really believe it’s worth every dime.

Owned an ‘89 Malibu Skier back in the day. Low but somewhat hard wake. Well constructed boat. Was tboned by a Mastercraft at 36 mph. Boat was damaged but repaired. Crazy but true. LOTS OF SPRAY!!

Am I biased to the Ski Nautique? Not really. I think all three are fantastic to ski. Just sold a 2019 TXI to a good friend. Great boat. If pressed, I can come up with some criticism of the TXI but it is nitpicking. Prostar? Owned a 2017 and loved it. Could I find some some fault? Sure, but again. Nitpicking.

I go back to skierjp’s comments earlier in this thread. Get on edge, handle to hip and pull through wakes. No big deal. There is a hell of a lot more to a good ski boat than a bump at 22 off.

That is beyond me but as an owner I can only relay the feedback I get from ski partners that ski the 22 off length. Personally, I don’t really feel the difference.