MC x1 vs air nautique 210 team

[wake_quake]

i'm about to buy a boat, i can get the mastercraft x1 a bit cheaper than the nautique 210 team. which one should i go for? i personally think the x10 is better.

[Brit Rider]

Hmmm... Your call.
These are closely matched boats.

I prefer the 210 as I prefer the wake, layout and styling.

The X1 however can take the rough stuff a touch better and some argues is the better handling. Wake is your choice. Some prefer the styling.

Check the kit levels side by side. What spec (SE, Ltd, Team) are you comparing against the X1?

[E.J.]

If you think the X-10 is better, why are you choosing between the 210 and X-1?

[Brit Rider]

E.J., I'm guessing that was a typo and should have read "I think the X1 is better".

[Erik]

I would say that these 2 boats are almost dead-nuts even. A tie. I love the interior of both and the wakes of both are among the best available anywhere - with any budget. And that says a lot.

Some specific comparison factoids:
- In some of the X-1's/v205's, the belly locker is too narrow.
- The X-1 "feels" roomier.
- The X-1 takes the chop a wee bit better
- The X-1 upholstery is more plush but seems less durable.
- The wake of the 210 is more rampy - the X1 is mound-shaped - like a snowboard hit.
- The 210 takes weight slightly better - as in, shows a better wake with less weight.
- They both are on my chart
- It would be hard to go wrong with either.

Translation: They are both super solid choices.

[Bambamski]

[Erik]

Bambamski, I guess I know what you mean about the trough. It never really bothered me, but I see your point. I do think the 210's wake is rampier, but maybe I factor in the lip that you describe as hitting a wall, as part of the ramp. The only "wall" feeling I ever got was behind a DD 1st gen Wakesetter. I didn't like that one at all - but that was close to 10 years ago.

We agree though - both boats are tough to argue against.

[wake_quake]

ok thanks alot guys, because you think they are so evenly matched i think i will go for the x1, just because its 6k(aussie dollar) cheaper.

Bambamski, i test drove a 210 last weekend and i found that landing on the downside of the wake alot rougher than other boats.

[Bambamski]

wake_quake,

There's no doubt that the 210 is probably the hardest boat to ride behind if you're not used to that kind of wake. The first time I rode behind a 210 I still owned my X-10 and I pretty much hated the 210 wake. However after riding behind my X-2 (x-1) I found the transition much easier to go between the two wakes. If you're used to riding behind something like a VLX or Tige then it probably would take you 7-10 times behind the 210 until you got used to how different it really is.

With that said, both boats really aren't what I would call newbie friendly. Behind my boat you do have to go much faster than other boats to clean the wake up which newbies don't like. I think the X-1 is a little better on that front then the 210. I found that the you had to go at least 1-2 mph faster until the wake didn't have the white was because of how steep the 210 wake is.

This is pretty much the reason I went with the X-2 (x-1). You don't need a ton of weight to get a great wake, but it still gives you the same kind of pop without the really harsh landings of the 210.

Good luck.

[wake_quake]

Bambamski, i just realised the x1 i'm getting doesnt have perfect pass but i'm gunna go with it anyway... is the mastercraft cruise control thing any good? thanks a tonne!

[DRAGON88]

[Bambamski]

[wake_quake]

Bambamski, sweet thanx alot, boat arrived last night pics soon!