Any one here no anything bout the gekko boats

GAwakechick

im looking at a gekko boat and im not sure if its good ive never seen anyone really with one so i dont hav a clue

garveyj · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 877 City: Savage, MN

We have a Gekko boat and it is great - What model are you looking at? let me know if you have any specific questions that I can answer for you.

CHiLi DaWg · Posted: Apr 04, 2004 6:22 pm Post subject:

Send a pm to Boarditup. He is a dealer in Michigan I believe.

anti-shoobies · Posted: Apr 04, 2004 6:51 pm Post subject:

I was not impressed with their boats or their customer service and knowledge of boats from their sales people. I have seen much much nicer boats, i.e. Mastercraft, Malibu, COrrect Craft, Tige, Supra, etc.

snowboardcorey · Posted: Apr 05, 2004 4:52 am Post subject:

Pretty solid rides, but make sure you get a wake specific hull. Some of the ski models, are well known for there absence of any wake (no matter how full you load up a gt22 it will never have much of a wake). If you have any questions give their HQ a call and talk to Mark Overby. He's super cool, he's even given me some pulls.

Jon · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1176

Here is what I got from a dealer:

"Gekkos are in two groups: GT and Revo series

GT series are wood stringers and floor, fiberglass and vinylester resin, carbon fiber in critical strength areas (stinger bonding, hull deck bonding, motor mounts, hull penetrations, etc.). Since carbon fiber is lighter than glass and asorbs less resin, the result is a lighter boat. GT series typically weigh in at 2300 lbs dry with a Merc 315.

Revo series are all composite construction with the exception of the engine cover, which is wood. Again, carbon fiber is used to reduce weight in critical strength areas.

The down side of the hull is that it takes about 25% more ballast of achieve the same wake height. Gekko wakes are rampy and not steep like a SAN. For me at 250 lbs, this is welcome since I punch through SAN wakes unitil the binding.

Gekkos are built in the Fineline factories in NC and CA. This is also where Ski Supreme and Centurion boats are built. Some components are shared - ski pylons are turned in the factory, but Gekko guages, motor mounts, running hardware, wiring harness, and carpet is distinct. "

boarditup · Addict Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 731 City: Allendale, MI

I am a Gekko dealer. Please conact me for info. I became a dealer after being convinced the boat was the best value and performer for my needs. There was no dealer where I was, so I became one. What is a little more capital anyway?

Some on this forum have dumped on Gekko without seeing the boat, riding behind it, or having no personal experience. Gekko is in the same position as Malibu when they first started. Few knock Malibu now. Take a close look, take a ride and make your own decisions. At least you will have a good afternoon.

rider@boarditup.com

GAwakechick · Posted: Apr 05, 2004 2:27 pm Post subject:

ok well i am looking at the 2004 revo 6.7 the dealer is halls bridge marine in jackson georgia. I am so confused does this boat put off a nice, big wake?

garveyj · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 877 City: Savage, MN

I rode behind the Revo 7.1 last summer - Which is basically just a longer version of the 6.7. The boats wake was pretty nice with about 1700lbs of weight in it (toward the end of the day we put the weight up to about 2300 lbs and that made the wake awesome).

wakeboardcamp · Soul Rider Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Posts: 496 City: Halifax

garveyj - where did you get that american idol clip from??? that's hilarious

garveyj · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 877 City: Savage, MN

I actually do not remember - I did a google search for avatar's and that site I got it from came up.