New Boat Buying Process Questions

[D&P Powell]

^^...I can tell you without a doubt the Z1 is my least favorite hull in the line up. Don't care for it at all.

Although I respect your opinion, I believe RZRCO23 said it best... "There's tons of bias based on brand and personal preference." I guess it's a good thing I didnt base my purchase on the attendee reviews or the sales numbers.

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Although I respect your opinion, I believe RZRCO23 said it best... "There's tons of bias based on brand and personal preference." I guess it's a good thing I didnt base my purchase on the attendee reviews or the sales numbers.

Can't agree with this statement more, especially considering I ran a '14 Z1 for a season and jumped at the chance to trade up to a '15 Z1 with all the latest goodies. I believe the Woodard's would probably feel the same way.

[boardman74]

Everyone likes different things. Thats just my opinion having ran every boat extensively(sans only a few hours in the RZ4). I know you guys own them but curious if you have driven/ ridden any of the other boats and spent extensive time in them. Talking more than and hour or 2.

Everyone has their opinion and I'd expect the Z-1 owners to stand up for their boats.

[Booms]

I am not brand biased. The reason I buy Tige is my dealer is a rock star plus he is all of 2 miles from our cottage. I have spent numerous hours in all the boats listed above via events like southern Surfest and friends that own them. If I had unlimited funds and my season lasted 9-10 months I would be in a G boat; Mastercrafts are too utilitarian for what you pay; don't like the way centurions look or their interiors. Malibu, Supra or Tige will be my next boat.
The thing about the ratings is it takes into effect storage, comfort, etc., plus wave. So the Z1 as I put it had the best wave but was 2-4 feet shorter then all but the X20. My boat crew liked the G23, X23 bump and we thought Tige had the best wave. I was truly surprised to see how well formed the Z1 wave was. My buddy who owns a Malibu now and is thinking of getting a G23, was stoked after riding the Z1. He was riding on one knee letting the wave curl over his had. He though it was the closest thing to a real wave other than the ocean. According to him everything was a big bump in the water versus the Z1. If you could have a "wave system/transfer system" without jeopardizing the wave form on a Tige he would be all over it.


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