Nautiques at the Detroit Boat Show

Jack V · Outlaw Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 207

Did anyone else go there? What were your thoughts? I actually liked the 226. Didn't think I would until I got in it.

O'brienGotWake · Posted: Feb 20, 2003 6:02 am Post subject:

the sweetest boat there was at WaterSport Marine MC The lime green x-9.
ill post pics from the show when i get them back

aoblak · Posted: Feb 20, 2003 6:35 am Post subject:

I was at the show and I liked the 210 team, I really liked all of Silver Spray Sports display. I'm currently trying to decide if I want to sell my Malibu and purchase a 210 team. The nautiques had a strong showing, but I felt that all the booths were a little plain this year compared to previous years.

needtoride · Posted: Feb 20, 2003 7:21 am Post subject:

My favorite boat there was probably the yellow VlX with the Chrome titan tower. That thing looked sweet! I thought the 226 looked good, but I was completely turned off by the stupid walk through thing they have on the back of the boat. Plus, everytime I walked by the Nautique booth I got bitter, because I know how much they want for those boats, and it makes me want to puke!!!

lumpy19 · Criminal Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 97 City: Rochester

I was there the first weekend visiting my parents and I have to say that I thought the nautique display was the best overall but the boat that I liked the best was that yellow VLX with the titan tower.

Jack V · Outlaw Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 207

aoblak,
What malibu do you have now?

Jack V · Outlaw Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 207

what would spruce up the shows? I think the tv's that are in the booths are cool. I saw two different booths that did a nice job with it. I think Nautique even had playstation there. As a matter of fact I know they had it there. I would like to see more "factory" videos showing the boats actually being made in the factories. Smile

aoblak · Posted: Feb 20, 2003 3:55 pm Post subject:

I own a 2002 Malibu Wakesetter VLX

Jack V · Outlaw Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 207

How do you like that boat? I have never been in one.

Jack V · Outlaw Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 207

Figured I would post this too

aoblak · Posted: Feb 20, 2003 4:19 pm Post subject:

The boat is great, I've just had some back luck with my dealership so I'm thinking about getting a 210 Team. Regardless I will own a 210 Team in the next couple of years

Jack V · Outlaw Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 207

Is it warranty issues? I have heard of problems with them (malibu) and their timeliness to finish warranty work before?

aoblak · Posted: Feb 21, 2003 4:45 am Post subject:

Yes it is warranty work, The problems that I have I had since I picked the boat up in April and is still not fixed, I told my dealership that they could wait untill winter once it got late in the season and the issues were still not fixed. Well we are in the middle of winter and before they know it they will be preping new boats for delivery and the issued are still not resolved.

Jack V · Outlaw Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 207

I can't speak for malibu or anything but I know that Nautique is real good about their warranty work. And the Nautique dealer totally backs you up with the service work. I have had work done by them before and they do a great job. That is just my 2 cents if you wanted it.

aoblak · Posted: Feb 21, 2003 5:24 am Post subject:

Jack, Do you own a Nautique? My wife and I have been talking with Jeff and Patti for about four years and I continued to stay loyal to Malibu because I've Owned 4 since the early 90's but am ready to make a change. One of my good friend own a Nautique from Silver Spray Sports and he swears by them.

Jack V · Outlaw Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 207

I have owned several from them. Jeff and Patti have treated me very well and so has Wayne in service. I have had nothing but good to say about them. Let me know what your thinking!

aoblak · Posted: Feb 21, 2003 9:28 am Post subject:

I have never met Wayne, but have heard nothing but great things about him. I just recieved a phone call from Gary Meloon of Correct Craft about the possibilty of getting me into a Nautique. Alot of me changing boats at this time is the selling og my boat without loosing too much money or i will just have to hold off for a little while

Jack V · Outlaw Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 207

Talk to Jeff about selling it for you? I had one boat that he had sold before I could even get it dropped off to him. Otherwise, I know that if you are a member of the Michigan Water Ski Association, you can advertise on their website. The address is www.mwsa.org
Let me know if I could help you out in any other way.

wssv137 · Posted: Feb 25, 2003 6:21 am Post subject:

hey why is supra not on there to vote for?

Squirt32 · Newbie Joined: 25 Feb 2003 Posts: 26

Hey did anyone get a pic of that yellow X-2 at the Watersports Marine section? We bought the show boat on display there and it would be cool to have some pics of it posted in my profile or somethin, i get the boat sometime in March. -Vic

wakeborder5 · Soul Rider Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 279 City: Commerce

Here is pictures of the green x-9

Jack V · Outlaw Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 207

What else do you have pics of? I didn't even walk into the MC booth. I did see Ben Favret there though

tnyhwk · Newbie Joined: 27 Feb 2003 Posts: 3 City: Oxford Michigan

My experience with Jeff, Patty, and Wayne has been excellent. Every dealership will treat you good before you buy a boat. Only the great dealerships treat you even better after you have bought a boat. That has been my experience with Silver Spray Sports.

Jack V · Outlaw Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 207

tnyhwk,
What nautique do you have? I have a 2001 super air all decked out. I love it to death. It is my little baby! Can't wait for the weather to break! She hates sitting around!

Boxerczar · Posted: Mar 02, 2003 10:05 am Post subject:

Went to the show and thought Silver Spray showed some really nice boats. Rode on the silver 210 in September and ordered a new one in November. Have been a Nautique owner for three years now and cannot say enough great things about Jeff, Patti, Wayne nad of course Jerry! If you are interested in a wakeboarding and Nautiques, go talk to Jerry, he is 30, owned a Pro air himself, awesome rider, and really knows his #$%@ about the sport.
Yes, these boats are pricy, but the service you get with these people is second to none in the state!
4-6 more weeks til the new baby is here Very Happy

Jack V · Outlaw Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 207

What's goin on captain crunch? Can't tell you who this is though!

Boxerczar · Posted: Mar 03, 2003 6:23 am Post subject:

Capt. Crunch? How do you know that name?

tnyhwk · Newbie Joined: 27 Feb 2003 Posts: 3 City: Oxford Michigan

Jack V.

I have a converted super sport. I put a tower on it and load it up with 1000lbs of lead. This year I am putting in a balast system. I do not like the lead sitting in the boat when it's on the hoist.

Jack V · Outlaw Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 207

any pics tnyhwk??

wakeborder5 · Soul Rider Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 279 City: Commerce

Is there going to be anymore boats in Detroit?

Jack V · Outlaw Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 207

The Novi Boat show is March 13-16
You can find directions to it at www.mbia.org

CWBbruce · Newbie Joined: 08 Feb 2003 Posts: 5

Jeff and Patti are ass holes and dicks

Jack V · Outlaw Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 207

why would you make a comment like that?

Jack V · Outlaw Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 207

You know what Bruce. I see why you made that comment. Because you work for WATERSPORTS MARINE. And your pretty stupid for making that comment. I used to respect WaterSports and shop there but not anymore. I don't know why you would make a comment like that about anyone. ANYONE in Michigan, stay away from WaterSports Marine. Your a big loser Bruce.

Boxerczar · Posted: Mar 09, 2003 6:37 am Post subject:

Jeff and Patti are VERY nice people! If it is true about Bruce, his shop will pay the price of bad talk.