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Which 24' boat |
2012 new MC X45 |
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2013 MC x45 |
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2013 malibu 247 VLX |
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2013 malibu MXZ 24 |
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2013 nautique G23 |
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Rivrat Newbie
Joined: 16 Jan 2013 Posts: 8 City: Dallas
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Posted: Jan 17, 2013 4:34 pm Post subject: Which 24' boat |
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The inlaws have just bought a lake houe here near dallas and have appointed me to pick the boat since I am the only person in the family who has owned a boat, or have even driven one. we have 8 adults in the immediate family and 7 grand kids under the age of 6. So ive been looking at 24' boats. Here is the list
2012 new X-45
2013 X-45
2013 malibu 247 VLX
2013 Malibu 24 MXZ
2013 Nautique G23
My wife and I just sold out 08 21 VLX about 2 years ago and had no issues with it. Mother inlaw said to pick one that would best fit the family. she is thinking Family/Wake boat, im thinking Wake/Family boat, but its not my money. any input is appreciated |
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Rivrat Newbie
Joined: 16 Jan 2013 Posts: 8 City: Dallas
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Posted: Jan 17, 2013 6:03 pm Post subject: |
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Maybe a couple picture would help
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FlyZone CR Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 25 May 2008 Posts: 1089 City: Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica
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FunkyBunch Outlaw
Joined: 01 Aug 2011 Posts: 206 City: The Colony
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Posted: Jan 18, 2013 12:22 pm Post subject: |
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IMO would go with the G23. The G23 is going handle rougher water easier with the high gunnels and the fact the boat is massive. It produces arguably the biggest and best wake on the market. The G23 is not going to have a mellow wake even unweighted. I have 2 g23's on my lake already and the wake this thing puts out is massive.
If you just want the size to fit your family and have good water most of the time the 247 is the limo of wake boats. Both are going to produce a wake that you can surf although I think the 247 needs additional weight. The malibu is going to produce a mellower wake for beginners and skiers or kids. |
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BrtnDan Addict
Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 609
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Posted: Jan 21, 2013 10:48 am Post subject: |
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I've seen that blue Malibu in person and gosh is she pretty |
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tdickman4 Criminal
Joined: 07 Oct 2012 Posts: 82 City: Cincinnati
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Posted: Jan 24, 2013 4:57 am Post subject: |
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G23 is the best boat out there. You can't go wrong with the SAN G23 _________________ Wakeboard as much as I can. I love cable and boat riding, couldn't live without either of them. I am always asking for advice and always wanting to get better |
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flixmaster Site Owner
Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7487
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Posted: Jan 25, 2013 1:35 pm Post subject: |
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I would test drive a few of those boats. The G23 is going to be a really heavy boat. Be prepared to buy a new truck just to get it from the dealer to the boat dock.. Also be prepared to spend 30-40K more for the G23 or G25 depending on what size you get.
I saw demo back to back a G23-25 and a MXZ 24. Let us know what you decide after the demo. _________________ Wakeskating
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Rivrat Newbie
Joined: 16 Jan 2013 Posts: 8 City: Dallas
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Posted: Feb 12, 2013 5:27 pm Post subject: |
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Just ordered the 24 MXZ. I liked the G3 but at 6000lbs. the wake would have been way to big to teach a 6yr old how to wakeboard. And i liked the surf gates on the Malibu. man that boat has alot of room. should be here in April
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FlyZone CR Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 25 May 2008 Posts: 1089 City: Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica
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Posted: Feb 12, 2013 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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Even though I would have chosen the G23 if I were in your position, that's a mighty fine boat you just ordered!!! Congrats man. I also totally dig the color scheme you picked, very clean. _________________ FlyZone Wakeboarding Costa Rica |
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flixmaster Site Owner
Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7487
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Posted: Feb 12, 2013 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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looks really good.. Get you some rear sacs and put some weight in the nose and you should be set. _________________ Wakeskating
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brichter14 Addict
Joined: 27 Apr 2008 Posts: 705
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Posted: Feb 15, 2013 6:00 pm Post subject: |
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I widh i had your problem. _________________ Lake Shelbyville, IL |
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mgs917 Addict
Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Posts: 532 City: Spartanburg
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Posted: Feb 16, 2013 4:39 am Post subject: |
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brichter14, Definitely a first-world problem.
Rivrat, Sick looking boat, post some pictures when you get it, and have a great summer on that beast. |
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mgs917 Addict
Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Posts: 532 City: Spartanburg
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Posted: Feb 16, 2013 4:41 am Post subject: |
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By the way, does your wife have any single sisters? Your mother in law sounds awesome! |
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tdickman4 Criminal
Joined: 07 Oct 2012 Posts: 82 City: Cincinnati
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Posted: Feb 17, 2013 6:19 pm Post subject: |
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mgs917, reading that post just made my day _________________ Wakeboard as much as I can. I love cable and boat riding, couldn't live without either of them. I am always asking for advice and always wanting to get better |
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V8 Killer Outlaw
Joined: 08 Jul 2008 Posts: 207 City: Bridgeport
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Posted: Feb 27, 2013 9:39 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats on the Malibu, its beautiful! Solid color choice too.
I ordered a G23 2 weeks ago. It has NSS (Nautique Surf System) which is a competitor to Surfgate. Close enough of a competitor I hear Correct Craft has some "papers" on their desk from Malibu.
The G23 needs no aftermarket ballast, and the test drive/ride I took in late 2012 was enough to get me to buy one.
Which Dallas lake BTW?
Regards,
Dusty _________________ My Facebook
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Rivrat Newbie
Joined: 16 Jan 2013 Posts: 8 City: Dallas
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Posted: Mar 21, 2013 2:30 pm Post subject: |
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Dusty,
thanks, the boat should be done by the end of the month. then off to the stereo shop. yeah i heard from the dealership that there were going to be some "paper" sent to correct craft. Not having to weigh the boat was my fear with the G23, Im the only wakeboarder in the family and im going to be teaching the kids from age 6-3 this summer. So i really didnt want to drowned them. |
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