Is Nautique or Mastercraft better?

The Nautique 200 has more power with a 6.2 engine vs 5.7 for the MC ProStar. However, many boat owners feel the Mastercraft handles better and is quieter. The ProStar performs fine with a 5.7 engine because it has a low drag hull that requires less power.

How many people can fit in a Nautique?

With its lower gunwales and narrower beam, the GS22E features a sportier look than most bigger wake boats on the market today, but with Nautique’s impeccable fit and finish, luxurious comfort flows throughout, for up to 11 guests.

What engines are in Nautique boats?

G23 Engine Options. The Super Air Nautique G23 comes equipped with the PCM® direct-injection 6.2L PCM ZZ6 that delivers 450 horsepower and 465 ft-lbs. of torque. For even more power, the G23 has three other engine options: the 7.4L naturally-aspirated PCM ZR7, the Yanmar 8LV Diesel engine that delivers 595 ft-lbs.

Who owns Nautique boats?

Correct Craft
Celebrating 90 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is the owner of Nautique Boat Company, Inc., Aktion Parks, Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Company, Bass Cat, and Yar Craft. To learn more about Nautique and its complete product line, visit www.nautique.com.

Are Parker boats worth the money?

Quality. Parker is well known for building top-quality, sea-worthy boats. Their tradition of toughness, efficiency, simplicity and clean rigging is hard to beat. When investing, depreciation is a top concern, but Parker’s legacy holds strong and commands exceptionally high resale value.

What does the Nautique Hydro Gate do?

Automated HydroGate® Our patented HydroGate fine-tunes the running surface of the Ski Nautique automatically, giving you the perfect pull for whichever three-event discipline you’re participating in.

What is the ZR4 engine?

ZR4 – The PCM ZR4 is a proven engine with over a decade of outstanding performance, reliability, and durability. Upgraded with the Gen 2 CXS exhaust system as well as 100% closed cooling, the ZR4 is stronger than ever. HP: 400. Displacement: 364 c.i.d. (6.0L) Torque: 400.

Can you wake surf behind a jet boat?

While a child or small adult can wake surf behind a Sea-Doo ski or boat, you’ll need to add at least 1200 lbs of ballast to get a big enough wake. Jet boats don’t create a quality wake because they have a shallow hull and an impeller, neither of which dig into the water as dedicated wake boats do.

Why are used wake boats so expensive?

One reason is low production volume. The most popular ski and wake boats sell in volumes of a few hundred per year while Ford sold 900,000 F150’s last year. Because of this, every boat part has higher production costs. MasterCraft and Malibu are the two largest manufacturers in ski and wake boats.

Are Parker boats seaworthy?

Parker has been making some of the most seaworthy and well-appointed offshore boats for over fifty years, and they’re rolling out some exciting new models and features for the new year.