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I think Carbon Pro’s biggest issue was it was not THAT cheap. The CP was out the door $45k when a similar spec closed bow 200 was out the door $55k. Tough to justify the CP when you would most definitely make that $10k back on higher resale value. I think an out the door $45k competitor would find much more success today, when Big 3 are out the door $70k, $80k, $90k+, than just a few years back. Maybe a brand new boat for $45k will soon look more attractive when $45k only gets you a not-so-great condition used Big3. I don’t think we are quite there yet (there are still some great deals out there), but with how quick the used market is appreciating, it shouldn’t be long. No comment on if a manufacture could legitimately cover their costs on $45k boat... I have no idea what the margins are in the industry but if anyone does, please share!

I have a 99 TSC1 with the 285hp carb 351. Hole shot is great to me and settles nicely with Star Gazer on our average-length setup. Haven’t had her on a short setup. Top end is about 42-43 mph with a four-blade prop.

I do not understand the science behind it but I ran an independent 10AWG ground from my PP master module to the main grounding location on the rear of the engine block (instead of grounding to the RPM gauge as it was originally, and most, are set up) and it solved all voltage drop issues on my 99 SN. Maybe some of the electricians above can chime in on if they think that would help you?

Brad Paisley c. 2014 - SN200, couple trick ski flips, and a guy on jumpers.

Live on Website Looks like the link may not be working, but if you google Malibu Boats Australia, it is on their website.

Has anyone used deckadence flooring on top of carpet? Would the carpet ever dry underneath the deckadence mat? Similar to the OP, I am looking for an alternative to pulling up the carpet in our 196.

Agree with @bbrannan Would really like to see a “varsity” champ and a “club” champ.

Malibu could learn something from that air intake...

App was a ton of fun! Really looking forward to getting back out there and giving it another go. Can someone explain the differences in the 'Camera Position' options? Maybe Port/Starboard or Passenger/Driver would be a little more clear as opposed to Left/Right. With the cameraman on the port side of the passenger seat in a 196, we seemed to get the best results on 'Center.' Left and Right were giving some wacky results. Maybe Center is the best option for a traditional 3-event boat? Thanks!

I have a DigitalPro master module, single line display, and inboat magnet that I pulled from my Nautique a few years back. All were working great when I pulled them. Gauge face says Nautique and has some slight yellow discoloration. Let me know if you’re interested and I can send pics. Thanks.

Maybe Pigozzi was a few days younger, but Nate was definitely 20 when he did both those things... then went on to break the world record and run 41 a million times before he was 23.

Our family lives on Lanier. We have skied with @RAWSki and @Shell quite a few times. We have a portable course that we typically throw in during the week in the first cove on the left going north under 369 bridge, but as Robert said, the water is so high this year that we have not even bothered. Lots of free skiing for us this summer. From what I have heard, it has been the same for the Bald Ridge crew as well; though, I am not fully in the loop down there. Where do you typically ski on Lanier?

This is 100% off topic, but Medallion Insturments is 1-2 years from being the most hated company in the water sports industry. Once these first five year warranties start running out, everyone with touchscreens will be wanting their $300 gauges back...

Opposite issue down in Georgia this year... haven’t had the course in on Lake Lanier because the water is too HIGH. The rollers after just a single pass make the cove unskiable (unless you have an hour per set).

@Wish I think those buoys are part of the jump course... Awesome skiing nonetheless!

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Gotcha, thanks @MattP Doesn’t that seem to contradict some of what was said above? Did the manufacturers sneak a few boats through before the legal debacle? If so, I’m still curious how that setup could work from a technological/mechanical perspective.

A bit unrelated to the direction this thread is going but aren’t there quite a few ZO conversion boats with both Perfect Pass and Zero Off? How can that be possible from both a technological and legal stand point? Wouldn’t that mean PP is working on a boat with DBW and/or ZO is working on a boat with mechanical throttle? Is there a way to trick the ECU into DBW while maintaining a mechanical throttle? Maybe in these setups PP is used as a digital speedometer but it’s speed control function cannot actually be engaged? I don’t know how this could be possible though because that would mean there is false advertising on SIA, which is totally unheard of!

Bump. This debate will be taking place on every sports channel for the next two weeks... I was surprised to watch the CEO of the USGA get on after the final pair walked off and admit that they lost control of the course today - “some players were not rewarded for great shots this afternoon, some great shots were actually penalized.” Hard to argue with some great skiing actually being penalized this year at the Masters... But the best golfer in the world is tied for the lead. I can’t decide where I fall in this debate.

If it really takes $15k to get it running strong, I think better deals can be had. Previous gen Responses around 500hrs have been going for $35-40k for quite some time now.

Can the ball be attached to a shock tube so the ball does not have to be moved when shortening the rope?

Any video of this new product in use? Looks very cool!

The last thing I want to do is insult any one’s boat driving and this may already be widely known, but a tip is to make sure you have the wheel all the way in the direction which your boat backs and continuously shift from reverse to forward, reverse to forward. Pretty easy to keep an inboard straight in reverse when using this approach. So if your boat backs right, always have the wheel turned all the way right. If you boat backs left, wheel all the way left. I would say something like a 2 second nudge in forward after every 5 seconds of reverse will keep the boat straight (depending on conditions obviously). Your boat will turn much harder under forward power with the rudder all the way one direction than the gradual drag to one side due to prop rotation in reverse. This technique can also be used when pulling away from a one sided dock. If your boat backs right and you are parked on the right, your first maneuver should be a little nudge forward with wheel all the way to the right to bring your nose closer to the dock and bounce your stern away from the dock, giving you enough room to reverse. Fun to watch the marina dock hands jump to your assistance when they see you turning your nose into the dock, but then you just back away like a pro. This was ground breaking stuff for me when I first started with inboards, hope that helps someone!

Cmon, @Mrs_MS it’s not so bad! No better place to reminisce on your work day than our 18-lane highways!

Unreal. Anyone know if the more 41s than the rest of the world combined stat is still true? Any feedback on the EVO yet? Has been pretty quiet since it’s unveil.